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; 3 bay leaves; 1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning, plus; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 large head of garlic, halved horizontally; 3 onions, peeled and quartered; 1 dried red chili; sea salt, to taste; 8 sprigs fresh thyme, tied together with kitchen twine; 1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled, halved if large; 4 ears corn, husked, halved crosswise; 1 lb large shrimp, unpeeled, deveined (shells split lengthwise); hot sauce

Servings: persons

2 lemons, halved
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning, plus
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 large head of garlic, halved horizontally
3 onions, peeled and quartered
1 dried red chili
sea salt, to taste
8 sprigs fresh thyme, tied together with kitchen twine
1 lb red potatoes, unpeeled, halved if large
4 ears corn, husked, halved crosswise
1 lb large shrimp, unpeeled, deveined (shells split lengthwise)
hot sauce

1
Fill a large stockpot with 4 quarts water. Squeeze lemons into water, add rinds.
2
Add bay leaves, seasoning, garlic, onions, chile, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and thyme.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes.
4
Add potatoes, simmer 12 minutes.
5
Add corn, simmer 5 minutes.
6
Add shrimp: cover and simmer until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with salt; serve with hot sauce and lemon wedges.

369

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lemons, halved, 3 bay leaves, 1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning, plus, 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning, 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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