Shrimp Boil Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
571 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Boil Recipe
Description
The Shrimp Boil Recipe starts with boiling baby potatoes and corn until tender, capturing the heart of a traditional boil. After draining, raw shrimp and smoked andouille sausage are mixed in, then coated with a melted butter blend infused with minced garlic and Old Bay seasoning. Baking the combined ingredients at 400°F finishes the shrimp while melding the flavors and lightly caramelizing the butter sauce. The shrimp cooks to a tender, juicy finish without overcooking, while the sausage adds smoky, savory depth. Lemon wedges serve as a fresh contrast to the rich seafood and buttery sauce.
This dish comes together with minimal fuss, using both boiling and baking to balance texture and flavor. It can be served as a main course at family suppers or informal gatherings, enjoyed straight from the pan with lemon for squeezing. The mix of hearty vegetables, seasoned sausage, and garlic butter shrimp offers a satisfying plate with variety in flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potato cut into equal pieces
- 3 corn each cut into 5 pieces, ears
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 5 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 16 oz andouille sausage cut into pieces, smoked
- 1 lb Shrimp raw, tail on, large
- 2 lemon cut into wedges, plural
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook potatoes for 10 minutes. Then, add the corn to the boiling water with the potatoes. Boil until the potatoes are finished, about 5 more minutes.
- Drain corn and potatoes, and place them into a large bowl.
- Clean and pat dry shrimp, and add them to the bowl. Also, add sausage to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine butter with minced garlic and Old Bay seasoning. Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp boil ingredients and toss it all together.
- Transfer everything to a large baking sheet and bake at 400 °F for about 15 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 571kcal | 29% |
| Carbs | 27g | |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 284mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1397mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 739mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 574IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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