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Shrimp Boil

A classic Southern dish featuring shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage, boiled together with spices for a flavorful feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood and Vegetables
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound small red potatoes halved
  • 2 ears corn cut into thirds
  • 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
Spices
  • 4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 liters water

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and lemon juice.
  2. Add the halved potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced sausage and corn, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Finally, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Drain the pot using a colander and transfer the shrimp boil to a serving platter.
  2. Serve hot with additional lemon wedges and Old Bay seasoning on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the boiling water.

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