Shrimp Boil
Serves: 5
Ewell Douglas
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
35
Spice
45
Sweetness
44
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Old Bay Seasoning8 cloves
Garlic (smashed)1 large
Red Onion (quartered)6 sprigs
Thyme (fresh)570 g
Shrimp (large, unpeeled)2 tbsps
Unsalted ButterDirections:
1
Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water
2
Squeeze the lemon juice into the water and add the squeezed lemon halves
3
Add the Old Bay, garlic and onion
4
Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot
5
Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes
6
Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes
7
Add the corn and cook 5 more minutes
8
Meanwhile, slice along the back of each shrimp through the shells; remove the veins and rinse the shrimp
9
Add to the pot, cover and cook until the shrimp curl and are just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes
10
Transfer the shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a large bowl
11
Add the butter and about 1 cup broth to the bowl and toss until the butter is melted
12
Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter
13
Serve with the remaining broth, lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired
14
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos