Yum Yum Shrimp Boil
When it comes to seafood, my family seems to devour it like hungry wolves. We seriously can’t get enough. (Emily’s family – not so much, but that’s another story.) Not a week goes by where we don’t eat seafood in some form or another. Maybe we should seek out shrimp-aholics anonymous.
This recipe is one of our absolute favorites. There are many variations and ours is by no means an exact science. (It kind of mimics Old Bay’s Shrimp Boil Shrimp Fest Recipe with several tweaks.) I know we don’t share recipes on EJD very often, but when we do, you can count on them being something that we absolutely love to make and eat.
You will need some smoked sausage, polska kielbasa or something similar. I usually choose smoked turkey sausage, which still tastes amazingly sinful, but cuts out quite a few more calories and fat. We also use 5 red potatoes, 3 ears of corn on the cob, 1 lb. of shrimp, 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning, and 1 Tbsp salt.
To start, fill a stock pot about half way full of water and put in on the stove top to boil.
While that is heating up, chop up the smoked sausage and red potatoes into bite sized pieces and cut your corn into 2-3 inch sections.
Next, add the Old Bay Seasoning and salt to the water, do the hokey pokey, and mix it all around.
Once the whole combo is boiling hot, grab your timer. Throw in the potatoes and set the timer for 7 minutes. When the bell sounds, put in the sausage and allow another 4 minutes to pass. Ding, ding. Next is the corn. That needs about 8 minutes. By now it is smelling super yummy. Toss the shrimp in and allow everything to keep on cooking for another 4 minutes, then strain and serve to your hungry bunch.
There are only 4 of us and with this amount, we definitely had plenty. Feel free to tweak it to your liking.
Yum Yum Shrimp Boil from Elizabeth Joan Designs
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
– 1 lb. Uncooked Shrimp, Shell On
– 1 lb. Summer Sausage, cut into 1 inch portions
– 5 Red Potatoes, cut into bite size pieces
– 3 Ears of Corn, divided into 2-3 inch sections
– 1/4 Cup Old Bay Seasoning
– 1 Tbsp. Salt
– 12 Oz. Beer (optional)
– Water
– Parsley
Preparation
Combine the water, Old Bay Seasoning, salt and beer in a pot and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and allow to boil for 7 minutes. Add sausage and allow to boil for 4 minutes. Add corn and allow to boil for 8 minutes. Add shrimp and continue boiling for another 4 minutes. Strain, garnish with parsley, and serve.
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10 Comments
Katie @ Little House of Four
This looks so good and I’ve pinned it so I can make it soon!
Erin
Thanks, Katie! Would love to hear how it turns out for you!
Katie @ Little House of Four
I made this last night and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe :)
Chrystal @ YUM eating
Growing up in the south, shrimp boils were a big thing. Just put some butcher paper down, hand out some napkins and dump the boil on the table. Make all the mess you want and enjoy!
Erin
That’s a great way to serve this recipe, Chrystal!
Treana B
Thanks for linking up to Merry Mondays! I feel like even I could cook this bad boy!!!!! -Treana @ House of Bennetts
Erin
Thanks, Treana!
Handyman, Crafty Woman
Congratulations! You’ve been featured on Wicked Awesome Wednesday! Reminds me of our local clambakes where you dig a hole in the beach and cook the food right there! Thank you for sharing and don’t forget to stop by the website and pick up your “I’ve Been Featured!” button!
Erin
What an honor! Thank you so much for the feature!!
Linda
This recipe reminds me of a camp side favorite the Hobo stew. it calls for the same ingredients but instead of shrimp it calls for mussels, wine and fresh tarragon. Place the mixture in large roasting pan cover with aluminum foil and place over the fire. The family loves it!