Ingredients
– 4 quarts hot water
– 1 large yellow onion, sliced into wedges
– 1 garlic bulb, halved horizontally
– 1/2 cup seafood boil seasoning or similar spice blend
– 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
– 1 1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, cut into fourths
– Salt and pepper to taste (about 1 tablespoon salt recommended, adjust as needed)
– 4 ears of corn, husked and cut into halves or fourths
– 14 oz andouille sausage, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces (substitute with other smoked sausages if needed)
– 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, deveined, peeled if preferred (fresh or frozen and thawed)
– 6 tablespoons melted unsalted or salted butter (if salted, adjust salt accordingly)
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice or more to taste (lime can be used as substitute)
– 2 tablespoons minced parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley for color (optional)
Instructions
1-First Step: Fill a large pot with 4 quarts hot water. Add 1 large yellow onion, 1 garlic bulb (halved), 1/2 cup seafood boil seasoning, and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2-Second Step: Add 1 1/2 pounds medium red potatoes and season with salt. Cook until potatoes are nearly tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
3-Third Step: Add 4 ears of corn and cook for 3 minutes. Then add 14 oz andouille sausage and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
4-Fourth Step: Stir in 1 1/2 pounds shrimp gently and cook until shrimp turn opaque and pink, about 1 to 2 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
5-Final Step: Drain the mixture, reserving some broth if desired. Spread the ingredients on a large serving platter or baking sheet. Drizzle with 6 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, then sprinkle with parsley (optional), additional seasoning, and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Last Step:
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🔥 Start with hot water to boil faster and infuse flavors quicker.
🦐 Don’t overcook shrimp – 1-2 minutes max for tender texture.
🌽 Adjust seasoning to taste; add beer to pot for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 boil
- Calories: 589 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 826mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 372mg