A shrimp boil is one of my favorite ways to feed a crowd. A simple spice pack is added to water. Then boil potatoes, sausage, corn and shrimp. Serve with melted butter for dipping and the shrimp boil will become your favorite party food.
For my daughter’s birthday in July, I decided that I wanted to do a shrimp boil for the food. A shrimp boil is a one pot stop for dinner, which I decided would be a nice change from the usual hot dogs and burgers summer fare. When the guest count came in at 30 people, though, I balked a little at the amount of shrimp I would need to boil! But I had it in my head that I wanted a shrimp boil so that was that.
Shrimp boils consist of shrimp, corn, sausage and potatoes, all cooked in a big pot. I do this differently almost every time I make one. The amounts called for are general — use as much or little as you want of each. Just make sure to cook in the proper order. The times are also a general guideline. Each pot will cook differently so just watch and test so you don’t get mushy potatoes. Sometimes I use red potatoes, other times I quarter Idaho potatoes or whatever I have on hand. I usually use Italian sausage, but kielbasa or any other sausage works, too.
For our party we quadrupled this recipe — using two pots and cooking two separate batches. It was a TON of food! No utensils allowed!
How to Cook a Shrimp Boil
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw shrimp
- 2 bags shrimp boil seasoning
- 8 ears corn, shucked and broken in half
- 1-2 pounds uncooked link sausage each link cut in to thirds
- 16-18 small red potatoes
- 1-2 lemons, to taste
Instructions
Fill a large stock pot about 2/3 full of water. Place seasoning bags in water and bring to a boil.
Add in lemons, if desired.
Add potatoes and boil for 7 minutes.
Add uncooked sausage and boil for 6-8 minutes.
Add corn and boil for 2-3 minutes.
Add shrimp. Cover pot and turn off heat. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Strain and serve with melted butter and Old Bay seasoning.
I’ve never done this. Thanks for the directions. Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I am finally getting around to pinning your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
WOW! I’ve never seen anything like this before. Thanks for sharing and thanks for linking it up at the #HomeMattersParty. We hope to see you again.
I haven’t done a Shrimp boil in years. I’m going to add this to my list of summer dishes. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best. You always make me hungry with your delicious recipes, lol.
This looks so delicious! I need to try this soon! #TurnItUpTuesday
i so love shrimp or fish or crawfish boils!! I have fond memories of the first one I went too! Now i am craving so will have to do one of my own! thanks for the yummylicious recipe and how to!
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Yumm! I love shrimp, but hubby won’t touch it. What a bummer. :/ Maybe I can try this when I have company! Thank you for sharing at our
Pinteresting Party!
I love a good Low Country Boil!!! Good for you for sticking to your guns and making something different! Thanks for linking to Foodtastic Friday!
I’ve never made or ate a shrimp boil, but it sure does look good! Sounds really easy too.
It’s really easy when you aren’t cooking for 30 people! 🙂 I would make it once a week if shrimp didn’t cost so much! LOL