Shrimp and Sausage Boil
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Bring an easy-to-share platter of this low-country favorite recipe to the table and everyone will be impressed. Toss in the lemon halves at the last to squeeze over the shrimp.

Servings:
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Prep Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
See More
Shop Related Products
Ingredients
-
1 3-oz. bagshrimp or crab boilsee savings

-
3 Tbsp.Old Bay Seasoningsee savings

-
2-1/4 to 3 lb.small new potatoessee savings

-
4 or 5 earscorn, husked and cut in 1-1/2- to 3-inch piecessee savings

-
1 2-lb.spicy smoked link sausage (kielbasa or andouille), diagonally sliced in 1-inch piecessee savings

-
3 to 4 lb.medium to large unpeeled shrimp (preferably heads on)see savings

-
3 to 4lemons, halvedsee savings

-
Snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsleysee savings

-
Garlic Mayonnaise and Cocktail Sauce (see recipe)see savings

See More
Shop Related Products
Directions
1.
In a 12- to 16-quart pot bring 2 gallons water to boiling. Add shrimp or crab boil and Old Bay Seasoning; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add potatoes, a few at a time, allowing water to continue simmering. Simmer 7 to 10 minutes, until nearly tender. Add corn; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add sausage and shrimp. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until shrimp are opaque (do not overcook shrimp) and sausage is heated through; drain.
2.
Transfer to large platter. Add lemon halves and sprinkle parsley. Serve hot or within 1 hour of cooking. Pass Garlic Mayonnaise and Cocktail Sauce. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 678, Total Fat 34 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Monounsaturated Fat 10 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 339 mg, Sodium 1356 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 53 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 97%, Calcium 14%, Iron 36%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
Related Recipe
- More Recipes Like This
- Low-Country Shrimp and Sausage Boil
- Jambalaya Pasta
- Cauliflower Gratin
Articles
Boiled Potatoes: Leftover Logic
...One potato, two potato, three potato, four... Unlike a lot of leftovers, the more boiled... read more...
...One potato, two potato, three potato, four... Unlike a lot of leftovers, the more boiled... read more...
shrimp: Leftover Logic
...Okay, we know cleaning shrimp is no fun. But if you're making a favorite scampi recipe for company... will be a treasure trove of ready to go shrimp for an easy pasta or salad dish (like the chopped shrimp... be the ultimate party appetizer. To kick off, make sure you have a really good shrimp knife, the kind that curves... read more...
...Okay, we know cleaning shrimp is no fun. But if you're making a favorite scampi recipe for company... will be a treasure trove of ready to go shrimp for an easy pasta or salad dish (like the chopped shrimp... be the ultimate party appetizer. To kick off, make sure you have a really good shrimp knife, the kind that curves... read more...
Sausage, Greens, and Beans: 30-Minute Meal
... Italian sausage to create a spicy main dish, as we do in this Sausage, Greens, and Beans recipe. All you... need is 25 minutes, from cooking the sausage and onions to adding canned white beans, escarole... of Parmesan cheese. Make this Sausage, Greens, and Beans tonight! Try Our Best Soups and Stews!... read more...
... Italian sausage to create a spicy main dish, as we do in this Sausage, Greens, and Beans recipe. All you... need is 25 minutes, from cooking the sausage and onions to adding canned white beans, escarole... of Parmesan cheese. Make this Sausage, Greens, and Beans tonight! Try Our Best Soups and Stews!... read more...
Food Blogs We Love
Recipe Redo: Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
medium heat and cook shrimp until no longer pinkand set aside. Cook sausage 10 minutes, until brownedhigh heat and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reducein reserved chicken, sausage and pasta. Toss to coat evenly. Add shrimp, green onions, Parmesan read more...
medium heat and cook shrimp until no longer pinkand set aside. Cook sausage 10 minutes, until brownedhigh heat and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reducein reserved chicken, sausage and pasta. Toss to coat evenly. Add shrimp, green onions, Parmesan read more...

