Old Fashioned Shrimp Boil Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) can beer; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) bag seafood boil seasoning; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 bay leaves; 2 onions, quartered; 2 garlic, bulbs halved; 1 lb small red potato; 4 ears fresh corn, husked removed and cut in half; 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch diagonal slices; 2 lbs large shrimp, uncooked; French baguette (for serving); lemon wedge (for serving); melted butter (for serving); Old Bay Seasoning (for serving)

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) can beer
1 (1 1/2 ounce) bag seafood boil seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 bay leaves
2 onions, quartered
2 garlic, bulbs halved
1 lb small red potato
4 ears fresh corn, husked removed and cut in half
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch diagonal slices
2 lbs large shrimp, uncooked
French baguette (for serving)
lemon wedge (for serving)
melted butter (for serving)
Old Bay Seasoning (for serving)

1
Bring 4 quarts water and first 7 ingredients to a boil in a 12-quart stockpot.
2
Add potatoes; simmer 15 minutes.
3
Add corn and sausage; simmer 8 minutes.
4
Add shrimp, cover, and turn off heat.
5
Let shrimp sit 10 to 15 minutes to absorb flavor.
6
Drain liquid, and spread shrimp boil out on a newspaper-covered table.
7
Serve with baguette slices, lemon wedges, melted butter, and Old Bay seasoning.

705

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) can beer, 1 (1 1/2 ounce) bag seafood boil seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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.

Old Fashioned Shrimp Boil

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