SHRIMP BOIL

Want a fun way to feed a crowd? One that is a one pot stop, easy clean up & packs tons of flavor? 

Look no further then a Shrimp Boil!!

What You Will Need: Shrimp, red skin potatoes, red onion, garlic cloves, lemons, sausage, corn, thyme, butter & old bay seasoning.

Get 4 quarts of water into a large stock pot. Cut and add in two lemons, red onion (outer skin removed), about 8 cloves of peeled garlic, 4-6 sprigs of thyme tied together & about 1/2 c. of the old bay seasoning. Bring to a boil and allow to cook for about 5-10 minutes.

Now its just about adding the rest of the ingredients in increments. First the potatoes, allow to cook for 10 minutes. Add the corn, cook 5 more minutes.

Sausage goes next for another 5. Since its already cooked, your just looking to heat it through. Shrimp goes in last. Once you place the shrimp in, turn off the heat, put a lid on it and leave it alone for 2-3 minutes.

Thats it!! Your done & ready to serve!! 

If you would like to do it the traditional way, lay out newspaper (preferably outside), ladle all the goodness & allow everyone to dig in!! 

I decided to use a big platter & just some paper plates. I don't allow the use of forks with this dish. Eating with your hands is part of the fun!! 

For a quick sauce to dunk the pieces of shrimp and sausage in, mix about 2 T. of butter with a ladle full of the stock. You can also serve this with just some drawn butter, hot sauce & an ice cold beverage! 

This dish really is easy, fun & delicious!! The best part is that you can add anything you like!! Throw in a couple different types of sausage, crawfish, crab legs..etc...Your guaranteed to wow the crowd & its a great meal to enjoy outside on a warm summer day with friends!!! 

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Enjoy & Always Cook with Love!!