Shrimp Boil - Old Bay

By Taraespo

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water
• 1 can beer (optional)
• 1/2 c. Old Bay seasoning
• 2 T. salt
• 12 med red potatoes, quartered
• 3 onions, cut into wedges
• 3 lbs smoked sausage, cut into 2" pieces
• 8 ears of fresh corn, cut into 3" pieces
• 4 pounds of unpeeled jumbo shrimp (21-25 count)
• Melted butter and french bread

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water, beer, Old Bay and salt to boil in 12 quart stockpot on high heat. Add potatoes and onions. Cook 8 minutes. Add smoked sausage and cook 5 minutes. Add corn and cook 7 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook about 4 minutes just until shrimp turns pink. Drain and pour into mound on paper covered table. Sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, if desired. Serve with melted butter and french bread.