Description
A classic Southern shrimp boil featuring succulent shrimp, tender red potatoes, smoky andouille sausage, and sweet corn all cooked together in a flavorful, seasoned broth. This one-pot meal is easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, drizzled with melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and garnished with parsley.
Ingredients
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Broth and Base Ingredients
- 4 quarts hot water
- 1 large red onion or yellow onion, sliced into 4 – 6 wedges
- 1 garlic bulb (whole head), halved horizontally
- 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 lbs medium red potatoes, cut into fourths
- 4 ears corn, husked and cut into fourths or broken into halves
Proteins
- 14 oz andouille sausage, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, deveined and peeled if preferred
Finishing Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the seasoned broth: Fill a large 12-quart pot with 4 quarts of hot water. Stir in the sliced onion, halved garlic bulb, Old Bay seasoning, and thyme. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium-high heat to infuse the flavors.
- Cook the potatoes: Add the quartered red potatoes to the boiling broth and season with salt (about 1 tablespoon). Let them cook until they are nearing tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes, so they absorb the seasoning.
- Add the corn: Add the husked and cut ears of corn to the pot and continue cooking for 3 minutes, allowing the corn to soften while retaining its sweetness.
- Cook the sausage: Add the sliced andouille sausage to the pot, stirring gently, and cook for an additional 4 minutes. This step allows the sausage to heat through and release its smoky flavors into the broth.
- Cook the shrimp: Gently stir in the deveined shrimp and cook until they turn opaque and pink, about 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp for the best texture.
- Drain and serve: Drain the entire mixture, reserving about 1/4 cup of the broth if you wish for serving. Spread the shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and corn over an extra-large platter or baking sheet for a communal feel.
- Finish with butter and lemon: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter and fresh lemon juice over the spread. Sprinkle minced fresh parsley, additional Old Bay seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm, inviting everyone to dig in.
Notes
- This Southern classic combines tender shrimp, hearty potatoes, smoky sausage, and sweet corn, all cooked together to maximize flavors.
- An easy, one-pot meal that’s great for gatherings or family dinners.
- Reserve some of the cooking broth to serve as a dipping sauce if desired.
- Adjust seasoning with additional Old Bay or lemon juice according to taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 589 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 826 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 372 mg
