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shrimp boil

A classic Southern dish featuring shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage, all boiled together with spices for a flavorful feast.
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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
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 lemon lemon cut into wedges for serving
Water
  • 4 qt water for boiling

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and add Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add the halved potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced sausage and corn pieces to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Finally, add the shrimp and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Serve
  1. Drain the pot using a strainer and transfer the shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage to a serving platter.
  2. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the boiling water. Enjoy with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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