Cajun Shrimp Boil
Perfect for the whole family, our Cajun shrimp boil combines tender red potatoes and sweet corn with smoky sausage to create a flavorful one-pot meal. Old Bay seasoning, a fragrant blend of herbs and spices and fresh lemon enhances the Southern flavor. For a quick weeknight meal, you simply can’t go wrong with this classic shrimp boil recipe.
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
Directions
Step 1. Simmer the Potatoes
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.
Step 2. Add Corn and Sausage
Add the corn and sausages to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 3. Cook the Shrimp
Remove from the heat, add the shrimp, cover and let stand until opaque, about 4 minutes.
Step 4. Drain and Serve
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, One Pot, by Carrolyn Carreño (Oxmoor House, 2008).