# Shrimp Boil

This recipe shows how to make an easy and delicious shrimp boil, perfect for sharing.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 5 qt water
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 onion
- 1 lemon
- 1 boil in a bag
- 1 tbsp shrimp boil concentrate
- 4 corns
- 2 lbs baby potatoes
- 5 lbs shrimp
- 1 serving crab legs
- 2 lbs unsalted butter
- 2 lbs sausage
- 3 heads minced garlic
- 5 tbsp paprika
- 6 tbsp lemon pepper
- 0.25 cup cayenne pepper
- 0.25 cup old bay seasoning
- 0.25 cup Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 juice of lemon
- 1.5 cup broth

## Instructions

1. Add 5 quarts of water to a pot.
2. Add 2 tbsp salt, 1 onion, 1 lemon, boil in a bag, and 1 tbsp shrimp boil concentrate to the pot.
3. Bring the water to a boil.
4. Add corn and let it cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add potatoes and let them cook for 15 minutes or until tender.
6. Remove corn and potatoes from the pot.
7. Reserve 1 1/2 cup of broth.
8. Cook sausage in a cast iron skillet for about 5 minutes.
9. Melt 2 lbs of butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
10. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
11. Add paprika, lemon pepper, cayenne pepper, old bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, and brown sugar to the butter.
12. Mix well.
13. Add the juice of 1 lemon and the reserved broth.
14. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
15. Add shrimp and cook for 3–4 minutes.
16. Cook crab legs for 4 minutes.
17. Combine all ingredients in a roasting pan, mixing well to coat.
18. Serve hot.

## Equipment

- pot
- cast iron skillet
- measuring cup
- ladle
- tongs
- lemon juicer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxG8Q9vID-k&ab_channel=CookingConClaudia
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/31287219-2fd2-4e93-836d-38ddf682f4ac
- Extracted: 2025-02-19

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