Name: Easy Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds mixed seafood (crab legs, shrimp, clams, mussels, lobster tails, etc.); 1/3 cup Old Bay seasoning; 4 cloves garlic; 1 lemon (halved (plus additional lemon wedges for serving)); 1 pound smoked sausage ( cut into 1 inch rounds, kielbasa, andouille, etc.); 2 pounds red potatoes; 4 ears corn (shucked and halved); 1 large onion (chopped); Seafood Boil Sauce (for serving)

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Easy Shrimp Boil

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: 8 people

Created by Platings and Pairings

Ingredients

2 pounds mixed seafood (crab legs, shrimp, clams, mussels, lobster tails, etc.)
1/3 cup Old Bay seasoning
4 cloves garlic
1 lemon (halved (plus additional lemon wedges for serving))
1 pound smoked sausage ( cut into 1 inch rounds, kielbasa, andouille, etc.)
2 pounds red potatoes
4 ears corn (shucked and halved)
1 large onion (chopped)
Seafood Boil Sauce (for serving)

Instructions

Add 12 cups (3 quarts) water to an extra large stockpot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the old bay seasoning, garlic, lemon, potatoes, sausage and onion. Return to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Add the seafood & corn. Cook for 5-7, until the shrimp is pink and the seafood is cooked through.
Drain the food through a colander & discard the liquid. Serve on newspapers, a baking sheet, or a large platter. Serve with lemon wedges and seafood boil sauce, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

The boiling times can vary for every type of seafood. This is why it’s a good idea to stagger the various kinds in the pot so everything finishes cooking simultaneously.

Here’s a general timing guideline:

Lobster tails: 8 to 12 minutes
Crab legs: 5 to 7 minutes
Crawfish: 5 to 7 minutes
Clams: 5 to 7 minutes
Mussels: 4 to 6 minutes
Scallops: 2 to 5 minutes
Shrimp: 2 to 4 minutes

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Equipment

Extra Large Stockpot You’ll need an extra large, 16-quart stockpot. Or, you can split the recipe in two and use two large stockpots.

Nutrition

35+ Shrimp Boil Sides (Easy Seafood Boil Side Dishes)