Description
Indulge in a classic Old Bay shrimp boil that brings the taste of summer right to your table. This vibrant one-pot dish combines juicy shrimp, tender red potatoes, and sweet corn, all seasoned with iconic Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for gatherings or a simple weeknight meal, each bite is bursting with flavor that will transport you to a coastal cookout. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this recipe promises delicious memories with every serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lb small red potatoes
- 4 ears fresh corn (cut in half)
- 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather and rinse all ingredients. Pat dry the shrimp with paper towels.
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water salted to taste to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add red potatoes and cook for about 10-12 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy.
- Incorporate corn halves and minced garlic into the pot; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and Old Bay seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Drain the mixture using a colander and transfer back to the pot or a serving platter.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg