Shrimp Boil

Shrimp boil comes fully loaded with all the goods! Slices of smoked andouille sausage with tender-crisp shrimp, sweet, juicy corn and creamy potatoes bake together on one pan to make this easy, fool-proof recipe. If that’s not enough, add even more flavour and serve fresh out of the oven with a drizzle of extra garlic butter, parsley, green onions and lemon wedges.

SHRIMP BOIL

Shrimp, crab, crawfish or seafood boils are classic Louisiana Cajun cuisine. Traditional shrimp boil requires you to boil ingredients together in a large pot outside, to get everything cooked at the same time. There’s something extra special about smothering shrimp, potatoes and corn in melted butter and Old Bay seasoning, then baking it all in a hot oven.

HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP BOIL

What isn’t there to love about a good shrimp boil? There’s no mess, no fuss, no newspapers and minimal clean up. One sheet pan will hold your entire shrimp boil. To get the perfect shrimp boil, you’re going to: PAR BOIL potatoes in salted water, then add corn and onion so that they cook fast and evenly in the oven alongside shrimp. SEASON with a melted butter, olive oil, garlic and Old Bay seasoning mixture. Get your fingertips into it to make sure each ingredient is evenly coated. BAKE on a lightly greased baking sheet, or line a tray with parchment paper for even less mess! BROIL for 1-2 minutes to get irresistible, crispy edges on everything.

A little extra garlic butter (optional) and a squeeze of lemon pulls it all together! Season with pepper and a little extra salt. The perfect balance of sweet, salty, smoky with a subtle kick of heat.

TIPS FOR SHRIMP BOIL

Try to find jumbo-sized shrimp for this recipe. Use deveined shrimp, without shells and tails intact for easier eating. Fresh corn on the cob tastes incredible. We love sweet corn. You can use baby red potatoes, quartered Yukon gold potatoes, or baby dutch yellow potatoes. Andouille sausage (or Cajun sausage) provides the best flavour and heat. You can substitute it with kielbasa or any other polish sausage.

HOW TO PEEL SHRIMP

If you can’t find peeled shrimp, you can easily strip your own by opening the main part of the shell and legs with your fingers, then pulling the shell off. Just remember to leave the tails on to give you something to hold on to. To devein your shrimp (the dark line running along the top of the back of the shrimp), remove it using a paring knife. Cut a slit along the top of the shrimp, top to tail, then use the tip of a wooden skewer or your thumb to remove and discard the vein. Give them a light rinse and pat them dry with paper towel.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH SHRIMP BOIL

You don’t really need to add any sides to this as it’s a meal in itself. Add a loaf of crusty bread to the table, a green side like Sautéed Green Beans, Lemon Garlic Asparagus, a Easy Tomato Salad or a carb like Mac and Cheese.