Dirty Down-Home Cajun Shrimp Boil Recipe

Name: Dirty Down-Home Cajun Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 quarts water; 3 cups beer; 4 tablespoons whole black peppercorns; 4 tablespoons dried parsley; 1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons celery seeds; 15 bay leaves; 1/4 cup cayenne; 5 tablespoons coriander seeds; 3 tablespoons dill seeds; 2 tablespoons whole cloves; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 5 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 2/3 cup seasoning salt; 1/3 cup salt; 6 large garlic cloves, smashed; 3 lemons, quartered; 2 large jalapeno peppers, quartered; 2 large onions, quartered; 18 new potatoes (or 6 medium potatoes, cut into thirds); 6 ears fresh corn, shucked and broken in half; 3 lbs large shrimp, in shell; Dipping sauce; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 2 teaspoons chili sauce (Heinz); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

6 quarts water
3 cups beer
4 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
4 tablespoons dried parsley
1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds
2 tablespoons celery seeds
15 bay leaves
1/4 cup cayenne
5 tablespoons coriander seeds
3 tablespoons dill seeds
2 tablespoons whole cloves
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
5 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
2/3 cup seasoning salt
1/3 cup salt
6 large garlic cloves, smashed
3 lemons, quartered
2 large jalapeno peppers, quartered
2 large onions, quartered
18 new potatoes (or 6 medium potatoes, cut into thirds)
6 ears fresh corn, shucked and broken in half
3 lbs large shrimp, in shell
Dipping sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons chili sauce (Heinz)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon brown mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice

1
To make dipping sauce: mix all ingredients together in a bowl; chill until ready to use.
2
To boil the shrimp: Bring water and beer to a boil in a very large, heavy pot.
3
While the mixture is heating, add in the next 19 ingredients.
4
Boil rapidly for 15 minutes.
5
Add in the potatoes; boil for 5 minutes.
6
Add in the corn; boil for 10 minutes.
7
Add in the shrimp and immediately turn off the heat.
8
Let pot stand, covered, for about 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp are just cooked.
9
Pour the contents of the pot into a huge colander (or two colanders).
10
Let the liquid drain away; remove lemons and reserve.
11
Pour the contents of the colander out onto serving platters.
12
Squeeze reserved lemons over all (if desired).
13
Serve hot with dipping sauce.

1156

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 33 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 quarts water, 3 cups beer, 4 tablespoons whole black peppercorns, 4 tablespoons dried parsley, and more.

Yes, Dirty Down-Home Cajun Shrimp Boil falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dirty Down-Home Cajun Shrimp Boil

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