Shrimp Boil Recipe

Name: Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lemons, halved, plus wedges for serving; 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning; 8 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 large red onion, quartered; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 pound baby red potatoes; 4 ears corn, husked and snapped in half; 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, unpeeled; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lemons, halved, plus wedges for serving
1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
8 cloves garlic, smashed
1 large red onion, quartered
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 pound baby red potatoes
4 ears corn, husked and snapped in half
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, unpeeled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

1
Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water.
2
Squeeze the lemon juice into the water and add the squeezed lemon halves.
3
Add the Old Bay, garlic and onion.
4
Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot.
5
Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes.
6
Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the corn and cook 5 more minutes.
8
Meanwhile, slice along the back of each shrimp through the shells; remove the veins and rinse the shrimp.
9
Add to the pot, cover and cook until the shrimp curl and are just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Transfer the shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a large bowl.
11
Add the butter and about 1 cup broth to the bowl and toss until the butter is melted.
12
Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter.
13
Serve with the remaining broth, lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired.
14
Per serving: Calories 379; Fat 10 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 225 mg; Sodium 735 mg; Carbohydrate 41 g; Fiber 9 g; Protein 30 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lemons, halved, plus wedges for serving, 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning, 8 cloves garlic, smashed, 1 large red onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp Boil

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