Name: Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 quarts water ($0.00); ⅓ cup Old Bay Seasoning ($0.92); 2 cups red onion (cut in wedges, (285g) $0.57); 1 head of garlic (halved horizontally, $0.64); 2 lemons (quartered, (divided) $0.98); 1½ lb. red potatoes (quartered, $1.37); 1 tsp salt ($0.04); 3 corn cobs (halved, $0.99*); 12 oz. smoked sausage (cut in 1” slices, $2.97**); 1 lb. extra large shrimp (shell on and deveined (26-30 per lb.) $6.99***); 1 stick unsalted butter (8 Tbsp, $0.99); 2 tsp Cajun seasoning ($0.03); 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (minced, $0.05)

Shrimp Boil

This easy Shrimp Boil recipe is full of shrimp, corn, smoked sausage, and potatoes simmered in Old Bay, lemon, red onion, and garlic. A family favorite!

25 min total 10 min prep 15 min cook 6 524 cal

Instructions

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1 Gather and prepare all ingredients.
2 In a large stockpot, bring 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil with Old Bay seasoning, red onion, garlic, and one quartered lemon.
3 Add the potatoes and salt. Cook 8–10 minutes until just fork-tender.
4 Add the corn and sausage. Cook for 3 minutes.
5 Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, until they are pink and opaque.***
6 Drain the water and transfer the shrimp mixture to a large platter or sheet pan.
7 Heat the butter in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until melted.**** Stir in Cajun seasoning and parsley.
8 Serve immediately with lemon wedges and the seasoned butter for dipping.