Description
This Southern-inspired Shrimp Boil with Potatoes and Corn is a one-pot feast featuring juicy shrimp, tender baby potatoes, smoky sausage, and sweet corn simmered in a zesty Old Bay broth. Perfect for casual family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, deveined with shells on
1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
1 lb baby potatoes
3 ears corn, cut into halves or thirds
1 lemon, halved
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Water for boiling
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with 5–6 quarts of water. Add Old Bay seasoning, salt, smashed garlic, and halved lemon. Bring to a boil.
- Add baby potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes until nearly tender.
- Add sliced sausage and corn, cook for an additional 5–6 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, just until they turn pink and opaque.
- Drain the pot and discard the garlic and lemon halves.
- Transfer everything to a large serving platter or spread out on parchment paper.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Can substitute shrimp with crab legs, mussels, or crawfish.
Try adding onions or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Add cayenne or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Use andouille sausage for more heat.
If no Old Bay, mix paprika, celery salt, garlic powder, and cayenne.
Best served fresh but ingredients can be prepped ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
