Sop It Up Shrimp Boil Recipes

SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Cut the remaining lemon into wedges and reserve the wedges for later use.
• Fill a large pot with 12-14 cups of water. Place the 2 quartered lemons in the water along with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic and onion. Bring to a boil.
• Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Add the corn and sausage and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque.
• Drain the shrimp mixture from the pot, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
• Melt the butter and whisk it into the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the shrimp mixture.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning to taste, then serve.

CLASSIC OUTDOOR SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Pour the beer into a 44-quart outdoor boil pot (see Cook's Note) and add 16 quarts cold water. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon halves, then toss them in. Add the seafood seasoning and garlic. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil.
• Add the potatoes and cook until they are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and andouille sausage and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes.
• Carefully drain the low country boil and transfer to a large serving platter, rimmed sheet pan or straight on the table covered in paper. Drizzle with melted butter, then top with the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges, melted butter and hot sauce.

STOVETOP SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Fill a large stock pot with water until three-fourths full. Add lemon juice and rinds, 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, bay leaf and garlic; stir together and add potatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, then add corn and simmer for 5 minutes. Add shrimp, simmer 3 minutes more.
• Drain in a large colander and discard lemons, bay leaf and garlic.
• Return stock pot to stove over medium heat. Melt butter and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Old Bay. Add back potatoes, corn and shrimp and toss to combine. Garnish with parsley, then transfer to a large platter. Serve immediately.

SHEET PAN SHRIMP BOIL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender and parboiled, about 10-13 minutes. Stir in corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking time and drain well.
• In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, and Old Bay Seasoning.
• Place potatoes, corn, shrimp and sausage in a single layer onto a greased baking sheet. Gently toss with the butter mixture.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and corn is tender.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges, and sprinkle with parsley.
• Enjoy!

FOIL-PACKET SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium. Microwave the potatoes until softened but not fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Let cool a few minutes, then dice.
• Put 4 tablespoons butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Add the potatoes, corn, garlic and Old Bay and toss well; season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Tear off four 18-inch-long sheets of foil. Divide the vegetables among the foil sheets, piling them in the middle. Add the shrimp to the same bowl. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper; toss well. Add the shrimp to the vegetable piles.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons wine over each pile of vegetables and shrimp. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into 4 pieces and add a piece to each pile. Bring the short ends of the foil together and fold twice; fold in the sides to form a packet.
• Grill the foil packets until the potatoes are tender and the shrimp is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the grill and let stand 5 minutes. Carefully open the packets and sprinkle with the parsley; serve with the lemon wedges.

SHRIMP BOIL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the coriander seeds, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, dill weed, allspice, salt, and bay leaves.
• Add the spice mix to a large pot with 3 quarts of water, then add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.
• Add the corn and boil for 10 minutes. Add the sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Remove a potato from the pot and check to see if it's fully cooked. If not, continue to cook them until the potatoes are done.
• Stir in the shrimp and lemon juice. Place the lid on the pot and cook for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
• Drain the ingredients from the pot. Serve the shrimp boil on a newspaper-lined table, sprinkled all over with parsley, with cocktail sauce and garlic butter on the side.
• Enjoy!

SHRIMP & VEGETABLE BOIL

Steps:

• In a stockpot, combine the first 5 ingredients; add potatoes, cauliflower, onions, carrots and peas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 12-15 minutes., Stir in shrimp and spinach; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Drain; transfer to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley; season with salt and pepper.

SHEET-PAN SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place a rack in the center of the oven.
• Prepare the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss potatoes with oil and garlic until coated. Season with salt and pepper, then pour onto a large baking sheet and set aside.
• Prepare the corn: Spread each piece of corn with some of the butter and set aside.
• Prepare the shrimp: In the same big bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, seafood or Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne and pepper. Add the shrimp and stir to coat evenly. Set aside.
• Bake the potatoes until golden brown and fork tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oven, set the rack in the middle of the oven and switch oven to broil. Scatter the corn over the potatoes and broil 3 to 4 minutes, or until kernels begin to brown slightly.
• Remove the pan from the oven, and flip the corn. Scatter shrimp all over the pan and broil for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp have curled and turned pink.
• Turn the shrimp, scatter the lemon wedges on top and broil 2 more minutes. Squeeze the lemon juice over everything and sprinkle with parsley, if using. Serve immediately, on its own or tossed with pasta.