Enjoy this shrimp boil recipe and don’t forget to Eat Seafood America!
| 3 lemons. divided use | |
| 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning plus more for garnish | |
| 6 cloves garlic, smashed | |
| 1 onion, peeled and cut into 6 pieces | |
| 1 pound small red potatoes. halved | |
| 4 ears corn on the cob cut into 3-4 inch pieces | |
| 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined (leave tails on) | |
| 1 pound smoked sausage cut into 1 inch pieces, kielbasa or andouille are preferred | |
| 3 tablespoons butter | |
| 2 tablespoons chopped parsley |
Want to make a delicious seafood meal for the entire family? Try a shrimp boil and enjoy the outdoors while you're at it!
| 1. | Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Cut the remaining lemon into wedges and reserve the wedges for later use. |
| 2. | Fill a large pot with 12-14 cups of water. Place the 2 quartered lemons in the water along with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic and onion. Bring to a boil |
| 3. | Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Add the corn and sausage and cook for another 3-4 minutes. |
| 4. | Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque |
| 5. | Drain the shrimp mixture from the pot, reserving 1 cup of the broth. |
| 6. | Melt the butter and whisk it into the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the shrimp mixture. |
| 7. | Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning to taste, then serve. |
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