CLASSIC OUTDOOR SHRIMP BOIL

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Loaded with shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes, this Low Country boil will feed a crowd.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Two 12-ounce bottles lager or pale ale
4 lemons, halved, plus wedges for serving
1 cup seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
20 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
1 bunch fresh thyme (20 to 22 sprigs)
3 pounds small potatoes
12 ears corn, shucked and broken in half
2 pounds precooked andouille sausage links, cut into 2-inch chunks
4 pounds extra-large (U15) unpeeled shrimp, tails left on
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Pour the beer into a 44-quart outdoor boil pot (see Cook's Note) and add 16 quarts cold water. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon halves, then toss them in. Add the seafood seasoning and garlic. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and cook until they are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and andouille sausage and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully drain the low country boil and transfer to a large serving platter, rimmed sheet pan or straight on the table covered in paper. Drizzle with melted butter, then top with the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges, melted butter and hot sauce.

Steel Figs
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This recipe is a keeper. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tumushabe Gorret
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This shrimp boil is a great way to enjoy a summer evening with friends. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Rodel Acopra
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This was a great recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nqobile Zuma
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Javier Bergez
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This is the best shrimp boil recipe I've ever tried. The flavor is incredible and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it!


Sello Maleme
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I love this shrimp boil! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Ferdushe NF
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh shrimp. The boil is flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal.


Muwada Shafiik
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This was my first time making a shrimp boil and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Younas Pathan
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I served it with corn on the cob and potatoes and it was a feast!


Jacqueline Kelley
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This shrimp boil was a hit at my last summer party. The flavor was amazing and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again!