The Original OLD BAY Shrimp Boil

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: oldbay.com (from RecipeThing user largomason)

Serves 8 people

Categories: Main Dish, Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts water (16 cups)
  • 1 can (12 ounces) beer (optional)
  • 1/2 cup OLD BAY® Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 8 medium red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 large onions, cut into wedges
  • 2 pounds lean smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 ears fresh corn, shucked and halved crosswise
  • 4 pounds unpeeled jumbo shrimp (21 to 25 count)

Directions

  1. Bring water, beer, OLD BAY Seasoning and salt to boil in 12-quart stockpot on high heat. Add potatoes and onions. Cook 8 minutes. Add smoked sausage. Cook 5 minutes. Add corn. Cook 7 minutes.

  2. Stir in shrimp. Cook 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.

  3. Drain cooking liquid. Pour contents of pot into large serving bowl or platter. Or, mound on paper-covered table. Sprinkle with additional OLD BAY Seasoning, if desired.

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