Shrimp Boil

Name: Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning (amount is correct); 3 medium onions, quatered from stem to root; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 lemons, halved; 4 lbs small red potatoes, scrubbed; 2 lbs kielbasa, cut into 16 slices; 4 yellow corn on the cob, halved; 4 ears white corn, halved; 4 lbs unpeeled shrimp (21-25 count); salt; lemon wedge, to serve; melted butter, to serve

Submitted by Vseward Chef-V

"There are several versions of the famous "Frogmore Stew" but this is one that I have been making for ages. We call it "Company Stew" or "Shrimp Boil because it makes alot and is always enjoyed. I can't recall where I got this recipe, but it's my favorite. The garlic and lemons add and extra zip to this dish. Get out the napkins..... Note: The whole process-- start to finish -- takes 40 minutes. Follow with a green salad... then watermelon. Your Company will love this."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 8

ingredients

3 quarts water
¹⁄₂ cup Old Bay Seasoning (amount is correct)
3 medium onions, quatered from stem to root
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 lemons, halved
4 lbs small red potatoes, scrubbed
2 lbs kielbasa, cut into 16 slices
4 yellow corn on the cob, halved
4 ears white corn, halved
4 lbs unpeeled shrimp (21-25 count)
salt
lemon wedge, to serve
melted butter, to serve

directions

Place 3-quarts of water into a large kettle or stockpot. Add onions, garlic, Old Bay seasoning and salt to taste. Squeeze lemon juice into the stock, then toss lemon halves into the pot.
Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add potatoes and kielbasa; return to a boil. Cover pan partially with lid. Reduce heat and simmer, cooking until potatoes are just tender, 20 minutes.
Add corn; increase heat to medium-high and cook, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes longer.
Serve seafood, sausage and veggies on one or two large platters, with lemon wedges and small bowls of melted butter for dipping.

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Vseward Chef-V

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I don't think there's anything better than spending time with family and friends and enjoying delicious food together. I just love food. I love reading about food, writing about food, cooking food and.. not surprisingly, eating food. My latest passion is food-photography! I'm still learning a lot, but I'm trying to post photos with all my recipes and reviews. I read recipe books, magazines and food blogs like novels. I get such satisfaction when someone enjoys a meal or dessert that I have prepared. It is the biggest compliment to me when my family and friends rave about my cooking. There are so many terrific recipes on this site. If I'm looking for something, I'm sure to find it here. I do have stacks of my own favorite recipes which I am slowly but surely getting in my cookbooks here . I have had so many awesome reviews and fabulous photos taken of my recipes... I try to thank everyone personally .. I sincerely appreciate each and every review and or comment left. I know it takes time to photograph and upload photos - So I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for finding and trying my recipes and taking the extra effort...

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