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Shrimp Boil
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Shrimp Boil

Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • 16 cups water
  • 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning , plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 8 mini red potatoes , halved
  • 1 large onion , cut into wedges
  • 1 lemon , cut into wedges plus more for garnish
  • 1 bulb garlic , top cut
  • 1 lb smoked sausage , cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 ears fresh corn shucked and halved crosswise
  • 1 lb unpeeled tiger prawns or large shrimp
  • 1 lb mushroom , sliced
  • Chopped fresh parsley , for garnish

Instructions

  • In a 12-quart stockpot, combine water, Old Bay seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes, onion, lemon and garlic; cook for 8 minutes. Add smoked sausage and cook for 3 minutes. Add corn and cook for 7 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and mushrooms; cook until shrimp turn pink, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain shrimp, sausage and vegetables in a large metal colander and then transfer to a large serving plate. Garnish with lemon wedges and sprinkle with chopped parsley and additional Old Bay seasoning, if desired.

Notes

Recipe adapted: oldbay.com