Spiced Shrimp Boil Recipe

Name: Spiced Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium lemon, halved; 2-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes (about 10), quartered; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 15 whole peppercorns; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and halved; 4 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons mustard seed; 1/2 teaspoon dill seed; 4 celery ribs, halved; 1 bunch parsley; 2 medium onions, cut into wedges; 5 quarts cold water; 3 medium ears sweet corn, husked and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shell-on jumbo shrimp; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 medium lemon, halved
2-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes (about 10), quartered
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
15 whole peppercorns
4 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
4 bay leaves
2 teaspoons mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon dill seed
4 celery ribs, halved
1 bunch parsley
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
5 quarts cold water
3 medium ears sweet corn, husked and cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shell-on jumbo shrimp
1 teaspoon salt

1
Squeeze juice from lemon halves into a large bowl; add lemon and potatoes to bowl. Sprinkle with coriander, cayenne, allspice and cloves; toss to coat. Set aside.
2
Place peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, mustard seed and dill seed on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place the spice bag, celery, parsley and onions in a soup kettle; add water. Bring to a boil; cover and boil for 15 minutes.
3
Strain, reserving liquid and spice bag. Discard parsley and vegetables. Return cooking liquid with spice bag to the heat; carefully add potato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add corn; simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until potatoes and corn are tender.
4
Stir in shrimp; cook for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain; discard spice bag and lemon. Transfer shrimp mixture to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium lemon, halved, 2-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes (about 10), quartered, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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.

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Spiced Shrimp Boil

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