MAKE IT TODAY: AN EASY SHRIMP BOIL RECIPE

TORONTO, ONTARIO

This tasty shrimp boil recipe is a one pot meal that is super easy to prepare. It requires minimal fuss and has a short ingredient list. It is perfect for informal holiday gatherings, family get-togethers or for that hot summer night when you need to feed the gang in less than 30 minutes. 

This shrimp boil recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to accommodate larger gatherings.

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What to Serve…

A shrimp boil with its flavorful broth and ingredients is filling by itself. However, depending on the occasion, I like to serve it with the following:

• A creamy coleslaw
• Garlic bread slices, French baguette or Sourdough bread
• Garlic butter
• Spicy mustard, cocktail sauce and squeezable butter

Pair it with…

Ice cold beer complements a shrimp boil like nothing else.
Not into beer? Pair it with a crisp, white wine (Pinot Grigio or a dry Riesling). Into rum? A classic mojito with its lime and mint is perfect, too.
For an alcohol free meal, cold lemonade will do just fine.

Hosting Tips…

Serving and eating a country shrimp boil is a fun yet messy affair. Some like to serve the drained mix on newspaper, craft or parchment paper. I prefer to serve the mixture on a large white platter to highlight all the colorful ingredients.
I also place decorative metal or plastic buckets on the table to collect shells and corn cobs.
Since we are peeling and eating with our hands, I suggest setting up a container with rolls of damp hand towels for a refreshing wipe down. Another good option is to place small bowls with water and a squeeze of lemon to clean the sticky fingers.

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RECIPE

PEEL-AND-EAT COUNTRY SHRIMP BOIL 

Ready in 30 minutes.
Serves 4 people.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Bay Leaves
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 2 lemons, cut into wedges
• 4-5 cloves garlic , smashed
• ½ tsp each salt and peppercorns
• 1lb (454 g) small, red potatoes
• 4-6 ears of yellow or bi-color corn, shucked and cut in half or thirds (depending on the size)
• 1lb (454g) smoked sausage (kielbasa or dry, cured chorizo ) cut into 1in slices. 
• 2 lbs large or jumbo shrimp,  shell-on
• 3-4 tbsp butter
• 2tbsp fresh parsley, minced

PREPARATION

1. Into a large Dutch oven or tall pot, add 12-14 cups of water. It should come to three – quarters up side. Add bay leaves, onion, 3 of the lemon wedges, garlic , salt and peppercorns. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Method A: Add corn, potatoes and kielbasa and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer (covered) until vegetables are almost tender.  About 10-16 minutes. Method B: Add the ingredients in stages. Boil potatoes for 5 minutes. Add corn and boil for 5 minutes. Add kielbasa and boil for 5 minutes.
3. Reduce to a gentle boil and then add shrimp. Cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. 
4. Drain the mixture well, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
5. Arrange on a platter. Remove the spent lemon wedges.
6. Melt the butter and whisk it into the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the shrimp mix. Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with the remaining lemon wedges. 

SUBSTITUTIONS

• Not into kielbasa? Use smoked ham instead. 
• Don’t have small, new potatoes? Regular potatoes will do nicely. Cut into chunks – skin on. 
• Other add-ins: crab, clams

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I hope you try this easy, casual shrimp boil recipe… let me know how it turns out!
Enjoy!

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