Old Fashioned Shrimp Boil Recipes

CLASSIC OUTDOOR SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Pour the beer into a 44-quart outdoor boil pot (see Cook's Note) and add 16 quarts cold water. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon halves, then toss them in. Add the seafood seasoning and garlic. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil.
• Add the potatoes and cook until they are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and andouille sausage and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes.
• Carefully drain the low country boil and transfer to a large serving platter, rimmed sheet pan or straight on the table covered in paper. Drizzle with melted butter, then top with the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges, melted butter and hot sauce.

OLD FASHIONED SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water and first 7 ingredients to a boil in a 12-quart stockpot.
• Add potatoes; simmer 15 minutes.
• Add corn and sausage; simmer 8 minutes.
• Add shrimp, cover, and turn off heat.
• Let shrimp sit 10 to 15 minutes to absorb flavor.
• Drain liquid, and spread shrimp boil out on a newspaper-covered table.
• Serve with baguette slices, lemon wedges, melted butter, and Old Bay seasoning.

ULTIMATE OLD BAY SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• In a very large pot (12-quart) combine the water, beer (if using), Old Bay seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, onions and garlic and cook for 8 minutes.
• Add the sliced sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add the corn and cook for 7 minutes. Make sure to gently stir everything together after each addition of ingredients.
• Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink, about 4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp at this point, or else they'll become rubbery.
• Once done, carefully drain the cooking liquid and then turn out the shrimp boil onto a very large platter, a large baking sheet or onto a table that has been lined with newspaper or brown butcher paper. Sprinkle with more Old Bay seasoning if desired. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!

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.