Easy Shrimp Boil

Easy Shrimp Boil

This Easy Shrimp Boil is the easiest and most delicious shrimp boil recipe, a one-pot meal that's mess-free. Try it for a weeknight dinner recipe whenever you feel like shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn.

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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1.5 oz bag seafood boil seasoning, about ½ cup (see note)
• 1 tbsp salt
• 12 oz beer, 1 ½ cups
• 1 lb baby red potatoes
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1 inch / 2 cm chunks
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1 inch / 2 cm pieces
• 4 ears corn, husked and halved
• 2 lb raw large shrimp, shell-on and deveined (see note)
• Garnishes - optional
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• lemon, cut into wedges
• hot sauce

Instructions

1. Fill a large pot (8-12 quarts) with 4 quarts of water, the beer, shrimp boil seasoning and salt. Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
2. Add potatoes, onions and garlic. Boil for 10 minutes or until potatoes are just beginning to become fork-tender.
3. Reduce heat to a medium and add the corn and sausage. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
4. Add the shrimp and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat and let the shrimp sit in the pot for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
6. Drain the liquid, reserving a few cups if you prefer broth on the side.
7. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter or dump onto newspaper.
8. Serve with optional melted butter, lemon wedges and hot sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

To make your own seafood boil seasoning, combine the following ingredients:
2 tbsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp coriander seeds
8 bay leaves
2 tbsp dill seed
10 allspice berries
2 tsp cayenne pepper

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