Shrimp Boil

4 from 1 vote

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Coastal, Tex-Mex

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Shrimp boil is a popular Southern dish that's perfect for gatherings and family dinners. It's a one-pot meal that's easy to make and full of flavor. Shrimp boil typically includes shrimp, new potatoes, corn, smoked sausage, lemons, and a blend of spices. The ingredients are boiled together in a large pot and then served family-style. Shrimp boil is a fun and festive way to enjoy a meal with loved ones.

Ingredients

⅔ cup seasoning sea food boil seasoning (Louisiana, Zatarains, or Bays, your choice.
1 lb. potatoes small red halved
6 ears corn on the cob cut into gobbets approx 2 inch pieces
1 lb sausage smoked sausage, or kielbasi, cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces (we use Eckrich Smoked Sausage
2 lbs shrimp de-veined
¼ cup butter unsalted, softened
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
2 tablespoons salt Kosher
2 medium onion yellow , peeled and quartered
9 cloves garlic divided
4 quarts water
1 lb. craw-fish (optional)
½ lb. crab king (optional), one per person
½ lb. crab snow (optional), one per person
½ lb. crab blue (optional), one per person
½ lb. crab Dungeness (optional), one per person

Instructions

In a large stockpot, combine 4 quarts water, seafood boil seasoning, garlic, onion, and potatoes.
Add corn and sausages and optional seafood ; cook until seafood and potatoes are done, i.e. potatoes are cooked thru , when tested with a fork. Remove from heat; stir in shrimp. Cover and let stand until shrimp are pink and firm, 4 to 5 minutes.
Serve immediately , Suggest draining and dump on serving platter or bowl.

Notes

Serving with Spicy Rémoulade or cocktail sauce are good options. See separate recipe for Spicy Rémoulade , since it can be used elsewhere. See the recipe under " this and that"

Nutrition - See Recipe Post for Nutrition Disclaimer