This easy Shrimp Boil recipe is full of shrimp, corn, smoked sausage, and potatoes simmered in Old Bay, lemon, red onion, and garlic. A family favorite!
Ingredients
3 quarts water ($0.00)
⅓ cup Old Bay Seasoning ($0.92)
2 cups red onion (cut in wedges, (285g) $0.57)
1 head of garlic (halved horizontally, $0.64)
2 lemons (quartered, (divided) $0.98)
1½ lb. red potatoes (quartered, $1.37)
1 tsp salt ($0.04)
3 corn cobs (halved, $0.99*)
12 oz. smoked sausage (cut in 1” slices, $2.97**)
1 lb. extra large shrimp (shell on and deveined (26-30 per lb.) $6.99***)
1 stick unsalted butter (8 Tbsp, $0.99)
2 tsp Cajun seasoning ($0.03)
1 Tbsp fresh parsley (minced, $0.05)
Instructions
1Gather and prepare all ingredients.
2In a large stockpot, bring 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil with Old Bay seasoning, red onion, garlic, and one quartered lemon.
3Add potatoes
4Add the potatoes and salt. Cook 8–10 minutes until just fork-tender.
5Add the corn and sausage. Cook for 3 minutes.
6Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, until they are pink and opaque.***
7Drain the water and transfer the shrimp mixture to a large platter or sheet pan.
8Heat the butter in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until melted.**** Stir in Cajun seasoning and parsley.
9Serve immediately with lemon wedges and the seasoned butter for dipping.
