Cajun Shrimp Boil
This recipe brings together a flavorful seafood boil with a mix of shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, and potatoes. The blend of Old Bay seasoning, onions, lemons, and garlic infuse each ingredient with a delicious taste. Follow these simple steps to create this hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for sharing with loved ones.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 Tbs. Old Bay or other crab boil seasoning
- 2 large yellow onions, quartered
- 1 garlic head, unpeeled and halved crosswise
- 2 lemons, halved
- 2 lb. small red-skinned potatoes
- 4 ears of corn, each cut into thirds
- 1 1/2 lb. smoked pork or chicken sausages, cut into slices 1 inch thick
- 3 lb. large shrimp, unpeeled and tails intact
Instructions
- <h3><b>Step 1. Simmer the Potatoes</b></h3> Fill a large pot with water and set over high heat. Add the Old Bay seasoning, onions, garlic, and lemons. Bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. &nbsp; <h3><b>Step 2. Add Corn and Sausage</b></h3> Add the corn and sausages to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. &nbsp; <h3><b>Step 3. Cook the Shrimp</b></h3> Remove from the heat, add the shrimp, cover and let stand until opaque, about 4 minutes. &nbsp; <h3><b>Step 4. Drain and Serve</b></h3> Drain all the ingredients in a colander, then add them back to the pot or a large serving bowl. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>One Pot,</i> by Carrolyn Carre&#241;o (Oxmoor House, 2008).
Yield
Serves 6.
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