Shrimp Boil, Shore is Good

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• 7 quarts water
• 2 (12-ounce) bottles beer
• 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning
• 6 bay leaves
• 2 lemons, thinly sliced
• 2 (3-pound) bags small red potatoes, washed and scrubbed
• 2 (16-ounce) packages hickory-smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 10 ears fresh corn, shucked and halved crosswise
• 4 pounds large fresh shrimp, unpeeled
• Garnish: Old Bay seasoning, lemon wedges

Details

Adapted from pauladeen.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stockpot, combine 7 quarts water, beer, and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat; boil for 10 minutes.


Add potatoes; return mixture to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Add sausage and corn; return mixture to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Drain mixture immediately. Garnish with Old Bay and lemon, if desired.