Shrimp Boil - Cajun Style

Grab a pot and add water. Throw in some seriously good seasonings, potatoes, corn on the cob, spicy sausage, and shrimp. Cook, drain, and serve with a variety of dipping sauces for an easy, laid-back meal with family and friends. Dry rosé wines and beer pair nicely with the seafood and spicy flavours.

Makes: 6 servings  •  Prep: 15 mins   •  Cook Time: 30-40 mins

Ingredients

1 gallon water
1 large onion, quartered
5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 can beer
1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 tablespoon salt
3 lemons, sliced in half
2 pkgs (12-ounce each) andouille or Cajun Style sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
15 small red potatoes
5 ears fresh corn on the cob, shucked and halved
2 1/2 lbs. raw shrimp (26/30 count), shell & tail on (heads removed)

 

Directions

  1. In a large pot, add water, beer, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, salt, lemons, and garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add potatoes, cover and cook 10 minutes. Add sausage and corn and cook for a further 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp just turns pink and is no longer translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Drain liquid and discard lemons and bay leaves. Pour into large serving bowl, platter, or on top of parchment paper right on the table.
  3. Serve with hot sauce, tartar sauce, spicy butter, or cocktail sauce.

 

Spicy ButterSpicy Butter

½ lb. unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, to taste

In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Remove the pan from the heat and add the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt and hot sauce. Pour into small serving dishes.

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