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A quick and easy shrimp boil, this pot of shrimp stew features whole shrimp, sliced potatoes, and a whole lemon in a flavorful broth.
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Easy Shrimp Boil Recipe

This sausage and potato packed shrimp boil is the perfect summertime dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: Creole
Keyword: andouille, beaufort boil, boil, cajun, charleston stew, sausage, seafood boil, shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 1 lb potatoes
  • 2 andouille sausage links pre-browned and cut into 1" thick rounds
  • 2 ears of corn cut into 3" rounds
  • 1 ½ lbs shrimp heads and tails on or off
  • 1 package shrimp boil seasoning.

Instructions

  • Boil water.
  • Add potatoes and cook until soft.
  • Add andouille sausage and corn, optional.
  • Add shrimp, lemons, and 1 package shrimp boil seasoning.
  • Cover and remove from heat.
  • Let shrimp sit up to two hours (more time in the water = spicier, more flavor).

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 374mg | Sodium: 1915mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g

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