Simple Shrimp Boil Recipe for a Fresh and Delicious Meal
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp, tender potatoes, and sweet corn, all cooked together in a seasoned broth.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Colander
Ingredients
Seafood
- 2 pounds Large Shrimp, deveined and peeled Fresh shrimp are preferred for best flavor.
Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds Small New Potatoes Scrubbed clean and left whole.
- 3-4 ears Corn on the Cob Cut into halves or thirds.
Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning Adjust to taste.
- 4-5 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic is recommended.
- 1 large Lemon, halved Adds brightness to the dish.
Liquid
- 8-10 cups Water For boiling the ingredients.
- 2 tablespoons Salt For seasoning the water.
- 0.5 cup Butter, melted For drizzling before serving.
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 8-10 cups of water and add salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add the whole potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Prepare the corn by husking and cutting it. Add to the pot once potatoes are nearly done and boil for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and Old Bay seasoning to the pot, stirring well to combine.
- Carefully add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Squeeze the juice from the halved lemon into the pot and add the lemon halves for extra flavor.
- Turn off the heat and let the pot sit for a couple of minutes to deepen flavors.
- Drain the contents using a colander, retaining the shrimp, potatoes, and corn.
- Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with melted butter. Garnish with parsley or lemon wedges.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding sausage or other vegetables for variations. Serve family-style for a fun dining experience.