Description
Shrimp Boil Delight is a flavorful family feast recipe that combines shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and corn, seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, deveined and shells removed
- 1 pound small red potatoes, halved
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ears of corn, cut into thirds
- 4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups water
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the halved potatoes to the boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they are just tender.
- Stir in the sliced sausage and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the corn pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Finally, add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Remove the pot from heat and squeeze the juice of the lemon halves over the mixture.
- Carefully drain the pot and transfer the shrimp boil to a large serving platter.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the pot while cooking.
- Substitute the sausage with andouille sausage for a more authentic Cajun flavor or use turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg