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Shrimp Boil

A classic Southern dish featuring shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage, all boiled together with spices for a flavorful and hearty meal.
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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 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb small red potatoes halved
  • 2 ears corn cut into thirds
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
Spices and Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced
Water
  • 4 qt water

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
  1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the halved potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Add the sliced sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Add the corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Finally, add the shrimp and minced garlic, cooking until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Drain the pot using a colander and transfer the shrimp boil to a serving platter.
  2. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and serve hot.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For added flavor, you can include additional spices or vegetables such as onions or bell peppers.

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