Original Old Bay Shrimp Boil Shrimp Fest

By RoketJSquerl

What could be more fun? Newspapers covering the table. Fingertips full of flavor. No food brings people together quite like a shrimp boil. Just roll up your sleeves and enjoy piles of steaming, delicious shrimp.

Ingredients

• 4 Quarts Water (16 Cups)
• 1 Can Beer (optional) (12 ounces)
• 1/2 Cup Old Bay® Seasoning
• 2 Tablespoons Salt
• 8 Medium Red Potatoes, quartered
• 2 Large Onions, cut into wedges
• 2 Pounds Lean Smoked Sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 8 Ears Fresh Corn, shucked and halved crosswise
• 4 Pounds Unpeeled Jumbo Shrimp (16 to 20 Count)
• 3 lemons, quartered

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water, beer, OLD BAY Seasoning and salt to boil in 12-quart stockpot on high heat. Add potatoes and onions. Cook 8 minutes. Add smoked sausage. Cook 5 minutes. Add corn. Cook 7 minutes. Stir in shrimp. Cook 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain cooking liquid. Pour contents of pot into large serving bowl or platter. Or, mound on paper-covered table. Sprinkle with additional OLD BAY Seasoning, if desired. Add lemons to the pile and squeeze on as desired.