Best The Original Old Bay Shrimp Boil Shrimp Fest Recipes

OLD BAY SHRIMP BOIL

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Every year in May we have a big Shrimp Boil. I got this recipe from Old Bay and we love it. Roll up your sleeves and dig in.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons salt
4 quarts water
1 (12 ounce) can beer
8 medium red potatoes, cut in quarters
2 large vidalia onions, cut in wedges
2 lbs smoked sausage, cut in 2 inch lengths
8 ears frozen corn on the cob, thawed (I use Birdseye Little Ears)
4 lbs large shrimp, in shells

Steps:

In an 8-quart stock pot, bring Old Bay, salt, water and beer to a boil.
Add potatoes and onions; cook over high heat for 8 minutes.
Add smoked sausage; continue to cook on high for 5 minutes.
Add corn to pot; continue to boil for 7 minutes.
Add shrimp in shells, cook for 4 minutes.
Drain cookin liquid; pour contents of pot into several large bowl or shallow pails.
Sprinkle with additional Old Bay.

ULTIMATE OLD BAY SHRIMP BOIL

Ultimate Old Bay Shrimp Boil image

This Old Bay Shrimp Boil is the ultimate summer dish. It might seem a bit daunting but it couldn't be easier. It comes together in no time and cooks in just 30 minutes. Serve it in the center of a paper lined table and have a fun and interactive dinner that tastes even better than it looks!

Provided by Jonathan Melendez

Categories Summer

Time 45m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

16 cups water
1 (12 ounce) can pale beer (optional)
1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons salt
1 lb small red potato, cut in half
2 large onions, sliced
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 lbs lean smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 fresh ears of corn, husked and cut in half
4 lbs extra large shrimp, deveined but shells kept on
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

In a very large pot (12-quart) combine the water, beer (if using), Old Bay seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, onions and garlic and cook for 8 minutes.
Add the sliced sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the corn and cook for 7 minutes. Make sure to gently stir everything together after each addition of ingredients.
Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink, about 4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp at this point, or else they'll become rubbery.
Once done, carefully drain the cooking liquid and then turn out the shrimp boil onto a very large platter, a large baking sheet or onto a table that has been lined with newspaper or brown butcher paper. Sprinkle with more Old Bay seasoning if desired. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 355.9, Sodium 4006.8, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.7, Protein 49.7