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Shrimp Boil: Quick and Easy Recipe for Dinner Tonight!

A quick and easy shrimp boil recipe perfect for dinner, featuring shrimp, potatoes, corn, and flavorful seasonings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes halved
  • 4 ears of corn cut into thirds
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the baby red potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
  2. Add the corn pieces to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and salt to taste.
  4. Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and squeeze the juice of the lemon halves into the mixture. Add the butter and stir until melted and well combined.
  6. Drain the shrimp and vegetable mixture and transfer to a large serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the pot while cooking.
  • Substitute the shrimp with crab legs or lobster for a seafood feast.

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