Shrimp Boil
In just 20 minutes, you can bring the taste of summer right to your table with this easy Cajun shrimp boil recipe. Think juicy shrimp, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky sausage, all tossed in Old Bay seasoning and coated in a rich, Cajun butter sauce.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- water (for boiling)
- 4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 8 oz. (230g) baby potatoes (cut into halves)
- 2 ears corn on the cob (cut into 2-inch (5cm) pieces)
- 12 oz. (350g) smoked sausage ( cut into pieces (Hillshire Smoke Sausage Rope))
- 1 lb. (500g) shrimp (shelled, deveined, tail-in)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnishing)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (McCormick)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large stockpot halfway with water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the Old Bay seasoning, followed by the potatoes and corn. Cover the pot and boil for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- 2
In the meantime, prepare the Cajun butter by combining melted butter with Cajun seasoning. Stir well to mix and set aside.
- 3
In the stockpot, add the shrimp and smoked sausage, and boil for one minute, or until the shrimp turns orange-pink. Remove the pot from heat and carefully drain all the ingredients using a colander. You may need to do this in two batches if your colander isn’t large enough.
- 4
Heat a skillet over high heat. Add the Cajun butter sauce to the boiled ingredients and stir to combine well. Transfer the shrimp boil to a sheet pan or serving platter, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.