Name: Simple Low Country Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 24 cups water; 64 oz chicken broth; 3 large onions, quartered; 3 lemons, halved and squeezed; 12 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 1/4 cups Old Bay seafood seasoning; 2 tbsp peppercorns; 6 bay leaves; 2.5 lb red skin potatoes; 8 ears of corn, halved; 1.5 lb kielbasa or andouille sausage, sliced; 2 lb large shrimp, shell-on for flavor; 2 cups unsalted butter; 10 garlic cloves, freshly minced; 2/3 cup cajun seasoning; 3 tbsp Old Bay seafood seasoning; 2 tbsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups reserved seafood broth; 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped; Salt to taste; 1 large loaf crusty French bread; Hot sauce (such as Crystal); Lemon wedges

Description

A delightful one-pot meal featuring shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn, infused with flavors of Old Bay seasoning and fresh garlic, perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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24 cups water
64 oz chicken broth
3 large onions, quartered
3 lemons, halved and squeezed
12 garlic cloves, smashed
1 1/4 cups Old Bay seafood seasoning
2 tbsp peppercorns
6 bay leaves
2.5 lb red skin potatoes
8 ears of corn, halved
1.5 lb kielbasa or andouille sausage, sliced
2 lb large shrimp, shell-on for flavor
2 cups unsalted butter
10 garlic cloves, freshly minced
2/3 cup cajun seasoning
3 tbsp Old Bay seafood seasoning
2 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups reserved seafood broth
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
1 large loaf crusty French bread
Hot sauce (such as Crystal)
Lemon wedges

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Instructions

In a large pot, combine the water and chicken broth, then bring it to a boil.
Add quartered onions, halved lemons, smashed garlic cloves, Old Bay seasoning, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
Next, add the red skin potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes.
Add the halved corn and sausage, cooking for another 10 minutes.
Finally, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
In a separate saucepan, melt the unsalted butter, then mix in the minced garlic, cajun seasoning, remaining Old Bay seasoning, onion powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and seafood broth.
Combine this garlic butter mixture with the shrimp and vegetables, stirring to coat everything nicely.
Serve hot with fresh parsley, crusty bread, hot sauce, and lemon wedges.

Notes

Ensure the shrimp are fresh and shell-on for better flavor. Adjust seasoning to preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 600
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 200mg