Shore is Good Shrimp Boil

By

Paula Dean

Ingredients

  • 7 quarts water
  • 2 12oz. bottles bear
  • 1/2 cup old bay seasoning
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 2 lemons, thinly sliced
  • 2 3lb bags small red potatoes, washed and scrubbed
  • 2 16oz. packages hickory smoked sausage, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 10 ears fresh corn, shucked and halved crosswise
  • 4 lbs. large fresh shrimp, unpeeled

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stockpot, combine 7 quarts water, beer, and next 3 ingredients. Bring to 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.

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