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Shrimp Boil Delight: A Flavorful Family Feast Recipe

Shrimp Boil Delight is a flavorful family feast recipe that combines shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and corn, seasoned to perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the halved potatoes to the boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they are just tender.
  3. Stir in the sliced sausage and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Add the corn pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in the Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and salt. Stir well to combine.
  6. Finally, add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  7. Remove the pot from heat and squeeze the juice of the lemon halves over the mixture.
  8. Carefully drain the pot and transfer the shrimp boil to a large serving platter.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

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.

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