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Easy At-Home Shrimp Boil

June 28, 2015 by Maggie Jones 2 Comments

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Hold a shrimp boil at home for a fun Summer dinner
Fresh corn, red potatoes, and plump shrimp simmered in traditional Old Bay seasoning make a crazy fun Summer meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to put together.

A fun a flavorful shrimp boil is easy to hold at home
Brad took me to my first crawfish boil several years ago and I loved the relaxed, easy atmosphere – especially considering that the hosts were cooking for about 30. The giant pot over a fire and trash bag-lined tables were a bit much for a dinner at home but made for a perfect Summer party. Cooking with friends in the sunshine is one of my all-time favorite activities. While the crawfish were a little briny for my taste, I couldn’t get enough of the corn, potatoes, soft garlic cloves.

Easy and delicious at home Shrimp Boil makes dinner a party
This recipe captures all the fun of a Summer boil on a smaller scale. Shrimp are certain to please most tastes and there are extra corn and potatoes for vegetable lovers like me. I wouldn’t recommend substituting anything for the Old Bay – at under $4 a large container it’s worth picking some up to keep in the pantry.

Easy at home Shrimp Boil- Shrimp, potatoes, and corn in a delicious sauce
Serve this in large, shallow bowls with plenty of the flavorful sauce on the side for dipping and lots of napkins.

Easy At-Home Shrimp Boil

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Calories per serving: 379

Fat per serving: 10g

Easy At-Home Shrimp Boil

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, halved, plus wedges for serving
  • 1/2 c Old Bay Seasoning
  • 8 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 large red onion, quartered
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 lb baby red potatoes
  • 4 ears corn, husked and halved
  • 1 lb large shrimp, deveined but unpeeled
  • 2 tbs unsalted butter
  • 2 tbs flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Squeeze each lemon half into the water and add the Old Bay Seasoning, garlic cloves, red onion quarters, and thyme sprigs. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Add the potatoes and boil until just tender, about 15 minutes. Add the corn and cook until tender, about 5 more minutes.

Add the shrimp and cook until opaque and beginning to curl, about 2-3 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a large bowl. Toss with the butter and about 1 cup broth until the butter is melted. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a parchment-lined platter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with the buttery broth and additional lemon wedges on the side.

Nutritional Information

Calories 379
Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 225 mg;
Sodium 735 mg
Carbohydrate 41 g
Fiber 9 g
Protein 30 g

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Comments

  1. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    July 17, 2015 at 7:41 am

    I haven’t been to a crawfish boil before, but it sounds so good! This shrimp boil is such a cornucopia of good flavor!

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  2. Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says

    July 21, 2015 at 11:54 am

    This is such a great idea!! I’ve done these in the south but would love to do one at my own place.

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