Name: An Epic Shrimp Boil to Make This Summer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups light beer; ⅓ cup old bay seasoning; 5 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 red onion, roughly chopped; 1 lb baby potatoes (if using large, slice them into quarters); 2 smoked sausages, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 3 ears of corn, sliced into wedges; 1 lb unpeeled and deveined raw shrimp, thawed; Melted butter, for serving; Sliced lemon, for serving; Fresh parsley, for serving

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

25 min

Yields

4 servings

Epic enough for an outdoor summer party yet simple enough for any night of the week, this recipe is a winner! It features all the staples: shrimp, smoked sausage, potatoes and corn. Be sure to use a fully thawed raw shrimp with the tails on and don’t be afraid to add more of your favourite shellfish! Think: clams, mussels or lobster.

ingredients

cups water

cups light beer

⅓

cup old bay seasoning

cloves garlic, smashed

red onion, roughly chopped

lb baby potatoes (if using large, slice them into quarters)

smoked sausages, sliced into 1-inch pieces

ears of corn, sliced into wedges

lb unpeeled and deveined raw shrimp, thawed

Melted butter, for serving

Sliced lemon, for serving

Fresh parsley, for serving

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directions

Step 1

In a large pot add the water, beer, old bay, garlic, onion and potatoes. Bring to boil over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add the smoked sausage and corn, simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the shrimp. Simmer until cooked throughout, about 2 to 4 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from heat and strain, reserving ½ cup of liquid.

Step 5

Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with cooking liquid and melted butter. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley and serve immediately.

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