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Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil

Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil: A Flavorful Summer Feast

Enjoy a Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil, a delicious summer feast featuring shrimp, corn, and potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Boil
  • 2 pounds large peeled shrimp Use fresh or thawed for best texture and flavor
  • 4 ears sweet corn Cut into halves or thirds
  • 1.5 pounds baby red potatoes Cut in halves for quick cooking
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage Can substitute with smoked sausage or omit
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Two sticks
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme Or dried thyme in smaller amounts
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning/Old Bay Adjust based on heat preference

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the shrimp, cut corn, potatoes, and kielbasa. Keep everything ready to streamline cooking.
  2. In a large pot, boil 4 quarts of water and add halved baby red potatoes. Cook for about 10 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Add corn and kielbasa to the pot, stir and boil for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Add peeled shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Drain the pot's contents carefully and transfer to a serving dish or newspaper-covered table.
  6. Melt butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic and thyme, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Drizzle the garlic butter over the shrimp boil or serve it on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with fresh lemon, crusty bread, or a crisp salad to complete the meal. Enjoy the communal aspect by serving on a newspaper-covered table for easy clean-up.

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