Best 5 Shrimp Boil With Clams And Lemon Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable seafood feast with our tantalizing shrimp boil extravaganza! This culinary journey takes you on a flavorful voyage, combining succulent shrimp, clams, and an array of tantalizing ingredients in a symphony of taste. Immerse yourself in the zesty Cajun flavors, enhanced by the vibrant blend of spices and herbs. As you savor the plump and juicy shrimp, the briny clams offer a delightful contrast, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Accompanied by tender potatoes, sweet corn on the cob, and smoky sausage, each bite promises a satisfying medley of textures and flavors. Dive into this delectable shrimp boil experience and let your taste buds dance with joy!

**Recipes Included:**

* **Classic Shrimp Boil:** Experience the timeless allure of a traditional shrimp boil, featuring a medley of shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage, all enveloped in a savory Cajun broth.

* **Shrimp Boil with Clams and Lemon:** Elevate your shrimp boil with the addition of briny clams and bright lemon, creating a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic dish.

* **Low Country Shrimp Boil:** Embark on a culinary journey to the Low Country with this delightful shrimp boil, characterized by its unique blend of spices, including Old Bay seasoning and cayenne pepper, resulting in a bold and aromatic broth.

* **New Orleans Shrimp Boil:** Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of New Orleans with this spirited shrimp boil, featuring a lively combination of andouille sausage, okra, and bold Cajun seasonings, sure to ignite your taste buds.

* **Spicy Shrimp Boil:** Craving a fiery kick? This spicy shrimp boil delivers an intense flavor explosion with the addition of serrano peppers and cayenne pepper, creating a dish that will leave your taste buds tingling.

* **Loaded Shrimp Boil:** Indulge in the ultimate shrimp boil experience with this loaded version, packed with an array of delectable ingredients, including bacon, shrimp, lobster, mussels, and corn, all simmering in a rich and flavorful broth.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP BOIL WITH CLAMS AND LEMON



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We love eating a great meal outdoors with lots of friends, and one of our favorite summer-time meals is a shrimp and clam boil. It couldn't be simpler, more delicious, or more fun to eat! All of the ingredients get cooked in one pot, and once they're done, you just throw some newspaper down on a table outside, pour the strained contents of the pot onto the newspaper, roll up your sleeves, and dig in! It's always a huge hit with everyone sitting around the table.

Provided by Adapted from Tyler Florence

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Lemons, halved, plus more for serving
3 Bay leaves
0.25 cup Old Bay
0.5 Bunch Thyme, tied togehter
1 Onion (medium), quartered
1 head Garlic, halved
1.5 pound Potatoes cut in 1/2
24 Littleneck Clams, scrubbed (about 1 lb 4 oz)
2 pound Jumbo shrimp with heads and tails
Kosher salt
1.5 pound Sausage or kielbasa, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Fill a huge stockpot, preferably fitted with a basket insert, with about 4 quarts of water.Keep in mind that when you add the solid ingredients the water level will rise, so don't fill the pot up more than halfway. Squeeze the lemons into the water, tossing in the halves too.Add the bay leaves, salt, seasoning, thyme, onions, chiles and garlic; bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 10 minutes.You want a very aromatic broth with plenty of salt and spices.Taste it; don't be afraid to make it strong so some of the flavor can penetrate and get absorbed by the potatoes and other ingredients. Adjust seasoning with salt.Add the potatoes to the pot to give them a head start; simmer for 20 minutes.Now add the sausage (and corn if you are adding); cook another 5 minutes, making sure everything stays covered with the liquid. Add the clams and boil for 8 to 10 minutes until they open.Then toss in the shrimp and shut off the heat. Cover the pot and let the shrimp steep in the flavor for 15 minutes.Drain and spread the shrimp, sausage, clams, potatoes, and onions out on a newspaper-covered table.Serve with lemons and plenty of napkins. Reserve the broth to make Shrimp Cocktail Shots.

OLD BAY® SEAFOOD BOIL



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This is the absolute best way to enjoy seafood. The lemon, thyme, and Old Bay® really make the boil. The potatoes, corn, and sausage are mouthwatering for anyone who is not a big seafood lover. Enjoy in the summertime or pull this recipe out on Christmas and take time to relax with the family. Serve with fresh lemons, Bloody Mary's, cold beer, crusty bread, and plenty of napkins.

Provided by Brian Sapp

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lemons, halved
2 medium sweet onions (such as Vidalia®), quartered
4 serrano chiles, split in 1/2 lengthwise and seeds and membranes removed
2 bunches fresh thyme, tied with string
2 heads garlic, peeled and halved
1 ⅔ cups seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or more to taste
6 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
6 bay leaves
3 pounds medium red potatoes, cut in 1/2
5 (13 ounce) packages smoked kielbasa sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 ears sweet corn, halved
30 littleneck clams, scrubbed
4 pounds jumbo shrimp, deveined, tail on
2 ½ pounds Alaskan king crab legs

Steps:

  • Fill a very large stockpot fitted with a basket insert with about 8 quarts of water, or about halfway full. Squeeze lemons into the water, tossing the halves in too. Add onions, chiles, thyme, garlic, 1 2/3 cup seafood seasoning, 6 teaspoons kosher salt, and bay leaves; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir potatoes into the pot and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Next, add the sausage and corn; cook another 5 minutes, making sure everything stays covered with the liquid. Add the clams and boil until they open, about 8 minutes. Toss in the shrimp and shut off the heat. Cover the pot and let the shrimp steep in the flavor for 10 minutes, adding the crab in the last 5 minutes (press them into the liquid).
  • Drain and spread the crab, shrimp, sausage, clams, corn, potatoes, and onions out on a newspaper-covered table or on 3 large serving trays. Sprinkle with a dusting of Old Bay® or provide for individual use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 323.6 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 52.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 5130 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SHRIMP BOIL WITH CLAMS AND LEMON



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Provided by tpogue

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

water
2 lemons, halved, plus more for serving
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup crab boil seasoning
1/2 bunch thyme, tied together
1 medium onion, quartered
2 Serrano chiles, split in 1/2 lengthwise
1 head garlic, halved
1 pound red new potatoes, medium to large, cut in 1/2
3 ear sweet corn, halved
3 pieces smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 littleneck clams, scrubbed
2 pounds jumbo shrimp with heads and tails
kosher salt

Steps:

  • Fill a huge stockpot, preferably fitted with a basket insert, with about 4 quarts of water. Keep in mind that when you add the solid ingredients the water level will rise, so don't fill the pot up more than halfway. Squeeze the lemons into the water, tossing in the halves too. Add the bay leaves, salt, seasoning, thyme, onions, chiles and garlic. Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 10 minutes. You want a very aromatic broth with plenty of salt and spices. Taste it; don't be afraid to make it strong so some of the flavor can penetrate and get absorbed by the potatoes and other ingredients. Adjust seasoning with salt. Add the potatoes to the pot to give them a head start; simmer for 20 minutes. Now add the corn and sausage; cook another 5 minutes, making sure everything stays covered with the liquid. Add the clams and boil for 8 to 10 minutes until they open. Then toss in the shrimp and shut off the heat. Cover the pot and let the shrimp steep in the flavor for 15 minutes. Drain and spread the shrimp, sausage, clams, corn, potatoes, and onions out on a newspaper-covered table. Serve with lemons and plenty of napkins. Recipe Source: Tyler Florence

Nutrition Facts :

SHRIMP BATHED IN OLIVE OIL AND LEMON



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A simple but lavish bath of olive oil and lemon juice is the Italian way of showing off superfresh seafood. The key, according to Marcella Hazan, is that the dish should never see the inside of a refrigerator, which changes the texture of the seafood and the flavor of the olive oil. She calls for shrimp in this recipe, but the formula also works with squid, clams and meaty fish fillets.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, quick, snack, weeknight, seafood, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings as an appetizer, 4 to 6 servings as an entree

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
2 pounds medium-large shrimp (about 26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined (tails optional)
Flaky sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1 large pinch freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
Torn or sliced crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, preferably not too deep, so you can watch the shrimp as they cook. Pour the olive oil and lemon juice into a baking or serving dish, preferably a white one to show off the colors of the finished dish.
  • Working in a few batches to prevent overcooking, boil the shrimp over high until just firm and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes, removing them to a colander with a slotted spoon. When all the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to the olive oil-lemon bath and gently mix to coat. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. The shrimp should be just covered with liquid; pour in more oil as needed. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Just before serving, taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with bread, spooning some liquid over each serving.

SPICY SHRIMP BOIL WITH LEMON BUTTER



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In this very spicy, very messy shrimp feast, diners peel their own shrimp, then dunk them in hot sauce-spiked shrimp broth, a bowl of melted lemon butter or both. Many shrimp boils call for adding corn, sausage and potatoes to the pot. This one focuses solely on the shrimp, though feel free to add the other ingredients if you'd like to bulk it up. Crusty bread for serving is a must, both to sop with the last bits of broth and butter, and as a palate-soother, for when the building heat of the cayenne and hot sauce starts to burn.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, halved
1 head garlic, sliced in half crosswise to expose the cloves
1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick)
1 lemon, halved
1 tablespoon minced shallot (optional)
1 tablespoon Tabasco or Crystal hot sauce, plus more as needed
2 pounds large shell-on shrimp
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups water with the onion, garlic, Old Bay, peppercorns, salt and cayenne to a boil in a large pot. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Meanwhile in a small pot, melt the butter. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the pot. Stir in shallot, if using, and season butter to taste with hot sauce and salt. Set aside for serving.
  • Squeeze juice from the other half the lemon into the large pot, then toss in squeezed lemon half. Stir in 1 tablespoon hot sauce and shrimp. Bring just to a simmer (not a boil), then lower the heat so the mixture continues to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through.
  • Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to a large serving bowl or platter. Taste shrimp broth and add more salt and hot sauce if necessary.
  • Strain shrimp broth into serving bowls. Divide melted butter into small bowls, one per guest.
  • To serve, give each guest a bowl of spicy shrimp broth and a small bowl filled with seasoned butter for dipping. Guests should peel shrimp and dunk in broth, butter or both. Serve with bread on the side and plenty of napkins, and a bowl for the shrimp shells.

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Seafood: The fresher the seafood, the better your shrimp boil will taste. If possible, buy live shrimp and clams.
  • Prepare Your Seafood Properly: Clean and devein the shrimp, and scrub the clams well. If you are using frozen seafood, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Use a Large Pot: You will need a large pot or stockpot to cook your shrimp boil. Make sure it is large enough to hold all of the seafood and vegetables.
  • Season Your Water: Add plenty of salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning to the water before you add the seafood. This will help to flavor the shrimp and clams.
  • Don't Overcook the Seafood: Shrimp and clams cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy.
  • Serve with Corn and Potatoes: Corn and potatoes are classic side dishes for shrimp boils. You can also serve your shrimp boil with other vegetables, such as green beans, carrots, or celery.
  • Add Some Spice: If you like spicy food, you can add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce to your shrimp boil. You can also add some lemon juice or sliced lemons for a tangy flavor.

Conclusion:

Shrimp boil is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer party or cookout. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, shrimp boil is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a fun and festive dish to serve, give shrimp boil a try!

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