Shrimp Boil Recipe

Name: Shrimp Boil Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, New England, Southern
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 1 large onion, cut into 6 wedges; 1 whole garlic bulb, halved horizontally; 1/2 cup seafood seasoning; 6 medium red potatoes, quartered; 4 medium ears sweet corn, cut into thirds; 3/4 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (26-30 per pound); 1/2 cup butter, melted; Lemon wedges

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our Old Bay shrimp boil recipe is the easiest way to feed a crowd while only dirtying a single pot! The all-in-one meal includes tender potatoes, sweet corn, smoked sausage and juicy shrimp.

Ingredients

4 quarts water
1 large onion, cut into 6 wedges
1 whole garlic bulb, halved horizontally
1/2 cup seafood seasoning
6 medium red potatoes, quartered
4 medium ears sweet corn, cut into thirds
3/4 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (26-30 per pound)
1/2 cup butter, melted
Lemon wedges

Directions

In a stockpot, combine water, onion, garlic and seafood seasoning; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add corn and sausage; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 8-10 minutes. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes longer.
Drain; transfer to a large serving platter. Drizzle with butter. Serve with lemon wedges and, if desired, additional seafood seasoning.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 410 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 224mg cholesterol, 813mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.