Description
Shrimp Boil Delight is a flavorful and easy-to-make seafood dish that combines shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage, seasoned with Old Bay for a delicious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, deveined and shells removed
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ears of corn, cut into thirds
- 4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, halved
- 8 cups water
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning and salt to taste.
- Once the water is boiling, add the baby potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
- Add the smoked sausage to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Finally, add the shrimp and minced garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Squeeze the juice of the lemon halves into the pot, then toss in the lemon halves for extra flavor.
- Remove the pot from heat and drain the contents into a colander.
- Transfer the shrimp boil to a large serving platter or spread it out on a newspaper-covered table for a fun presentation.
- Sprinkle with the remaining Old Bay seasoning and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or some sliced jalapeños to the pot.
- Substitute the smoked sausage with andouille sausage for a more robust flavor or use chicken sausage for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg