Shrimp and Sausage Boil

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.


Shrimp and Sausage Boil

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Servings: Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Prep Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 3-oz. bag
    shrimp or crab boil
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  • 3 Tbsp.
    Old Bay Seasoning
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  • 2-1/4 to 3 lb.
    small new potatoes
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  • 4 or 5 ears
    corn, husked and cut in 1-1/2- to 3-inch pieces
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  • 1 2-lb.
    spicy smoked link sausage (kielbasa or andouille), diagonally sliced in 1-inch pieces
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  • 3 to 4 lb.
    medium to large unpeeled shrimp (preferably heads on)
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  • 3 to 4
    lemons, halved
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    Snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
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    Garlic Mayonnaise and Cocktail Sauce (see recipe)
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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
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