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Giant Shrimp Boil

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  • Author: cov1
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Coastal
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A flavorful and communal dish featuring large shrimp, corn on the cob, and baby potatoes, perfect for gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 2 pounds large shrimp, deveined
  • 1 pound baby potatoes
  • 1 pound corn on the cob, cut into pieces
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 lemon, cut in half
  • Old Bay seasoning to taste
  • Salt to taste


Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and add Old Bay seasoning, salt, quartered onion, and crushed garlic.
  2. Bring the mixture to a full boil.
  3. Add the baby potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Add the corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Add the shrimp and lemon halves, cooking for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
  6. Drain and arrange the shrimp, corn, and potatoes on a large platter.
  7. Serve immediately with melted butter and garnish with parsley, if desired.

Notes

Experiment with varying seasoning and cook times for the best results. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for maximum flavor.