Shrimp Boil With Clams And Lemon
Serves: 5
Clarabelle Lynch
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
55
Spice
41
Sweetness
50
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Watch how to make this recipe
2
Fill a huge stockpot, preferably fitted with a basket insert, with about 4 quarts of water
3
Keep in mind that when you add the solid ingredients the water level will rise, so don't fill the pot up more than halfway
4
Squeeze the lemons into the water, tossing in the halves too
5
Add the bay leaves, salt, seasoning, thyme, onions, chiles and garlic; bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 10 minutes
6
You want a very aromatic broth with plenty of salt and spices
7
Taste it; don't be afraid to make it strong so some of the flavor can penetrate and get absorbed by the potatoes and other ingredients
8
Adjust seasoning with salt
9
Add the potatoes to the pot to give them a head start; simmer for 20 minutes
10
Now add the corn and sausage; cook another 5 minutes, making sure everything stays covered with the liquid
11
Add the clams and boil for 8 to 10 minutes until they open
12
Then toss in the shrimp and shut off the heat
13
Cover the pot and let the shrimp steep in the flavor for 15 minutes
14
Drain and spread the shrimp, sausage, clams, corn, potatoes, and onions out on a newspaper-covered table
15
Serve with lemons and plenty of napkins
16
Reserve the broth to make Shrimp Cocktail Shots