At Home Shrimp Boil Recipes

SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Cut the remaining lemon into wedges and reserve the wedges for later use.
• Fill a large pot with 12-14 cups of water. Place the 2 quartered lemons in the water along with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic and onion. Bring to a boil.
• Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Add the corn and sausage and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque.
• Drain the shrimp mixture from the pot, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
• Melt the butter and whisk it into the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the shrimp mixture.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning to taste, then serve.

OLD BAY SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• In an 8-quart stock pot, bring Old Bay, salt, water and beer to a boil.
• Add potatoes and onions; cook over high heat for 8 minutes.
• Add smoked sausage; continue to cook on high for 5 minutes.
• Add corn to pot; continue to boil for 7 minutes.
• Add shrimp in shells, cook for 4 minutes.
• Drain cookin liquid; pour contents of pot into several large bowl or shallow pails.
• Sprinkle with additional Old Bay.

SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water. Squeeze the lemon juice into the water and add the squeezed lemon halves. Add the Old Bay, garlic and onion. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes.
• Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and cook 5 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice along the back of each shrimp through the shells; remove the veins and rinse the shrimp. Add to the pot, cover and cook until the shrimp curl and are just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a large bowl. Add the butter and about 1 cup broth to the bowl and toss until the butter is melted. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter. Serve with the remaining broth, lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired.

PERFECT BOILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• ONLY USE FOR BEST TASTE WILD CAUGHT SHRIMP NO FARM RAISED SHRIMP I don't care if you use cold, warm or hot water!
• Start cooking shrimp.
• The water may never come to a boil.
• But constantly stir srhrimp.
• Don't worry about the water boiling or time, it does not matter!
• When you see 1 or 2 shrimp float!
• drain immediately and have an ice bath waiting, to shock the shrimp and stop cooking process.
• Drain well and chill 1 hour before serving!
• If eating hot serve right after cooking.
• If you follow this method you will only serve the best.
• I have been following my recipe for over 20 years and it is fool proof.
• I have never seen anyone use this recipe, BUT LET ME SAY THAT IF YOU TRY THIS, YOU WILL NEVER COOK IT ANY OTHER WAY!
• TRUST ME!

AT-HOME SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Fill the largest pot you have two-thirds full of water and heat over high heat until it reaches a rolling boil.
• Add the onions, celery, bell pepper, lemons, garlic, bay leaves, salt, crab seasoning, creole seasoning, peppercorns, cayenne pepper and smoked paprika. Bring back to a rolling boil, then add the shrimp and stir so that they are all submerged in the water. Cook for 1 minute, then turn the heat off, cover the pot and leave it on the hot stove so that the shrimp can absorb the flavors.
• Allow the shrimp to soak for 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Remove the shrimp by straining them from the liquid and set aside. Return the liquid and other solids to the pot, place over high heat again and heat until the liquid reaches a rolling boil again.
• Once boiling, add the corn and potatoes and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender and the corn is tender, about 8 minutes. Remove the corn and potatoes by straining the stock. (You can serve a little stock alongside the shrimp for dipping, and you can also reserve any remaining stock for another use.)
• Enjoy the shrimp, corn and potatoes while warm. Serve with hot sauce, lemon wedges and a little stock for dipping if desired.