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shrimp boil

serves 4
by Nancy

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons 2, halved, plus 1 cut in wedges for serving
  • 1/2 cup old bay seasoning
  • 8 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 large red onion quartered
  • 1 pkg fresh thyme
  • 1 lb baby red potatoes cut in 1/2
  • 4 ears corn husked and snapped in half
  • 1 lb large shrimp unpeeled
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • hot sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water.
  2. squeeze the lemon juice into the water and add the squeezed lemon halves.
  3. add the old bay, garlic and onion.
  4. tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot.
  5. cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes.
  6. add the potatoes to the pot and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes.
  7. add the corn and cook 5 more minutes.
  8. rinse the shrimp and add to the pot, cover and cook until the shrimp curl and are just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. transfer the shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a large bowl.
  10. add the butter and about 1 cup broth to the bowl and toss until the butter is melted.
  11. transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter.
  12. serve with the remaining broth, lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired