Southern Shrimp Boil Recipes

LOUISIANA BOILED SHRIMP (FRANK DAVIS)

Steps:

• Combine and prepare ingredients.
• Set up a high pressure burner, propane tank, and a 40 quart/10 gallon pot.
• (I have an old Miller Lite Keg,16 gallons, with the top cut out, and an old Ford hub cap to cover the hole, that I use.).
• Add the water to the pot and bring it to a roiling boil.
• When the water is ready, drop in the salt, cayenne pepper, onions, garlic, lemons, Frank's seafood boil.
• Boil together all the seasonings ingredients for about 15 minutes to create a rich seafood-boiling stock.
• Put the potatoes in the pot, let the water come back to a boil, and boil the potatoes for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, put the corn into the pot, let the water come back to a boil, and boil them for 5 minutes.
• This technique is known as "back-timing" and is used to make sure every ingredient in the pot comes out perfectly "at the same time".
• Now it's time to add the shrimp. put them ALL into the pot, stir them around briskly (I have a small boat paddle -perfect for this and you don't burn you self) let the water come back to a boil, and boil them for exactly two minutes. When that happens: Immediately turn off the fire, remove the pot from the hot burner grate, and drop into the pot - evenly over the shrimp (which at this point will all be floating) the bag of ice. You will notice at this point that all the shrimp will immediately sink to the bottom of the pot! This is when they start picking up the seasoning (that doesn't happen while they are boiling).
• Now let the shrimp "soak" in the spicy water for at least 12 minutes. After that time, you can begin sampling them, like every 5 minutes or so afterwards, until they "spitefully" and perfectly suit "your" taste.
• All that's left to do is to spread newspaper out on the table, remove all the shrimp from the pot, drain them thoroughly, then place them on the newspaper right down the center of the table, along with the cocktail and remoulade sauces.(see my red sauce for boiled shrimp- knock your sox off - but you can still eat the shrimp).
• Mangia! Welcome to summertime in the backyard!
• This recipe can be doubled while still maintaining both the flavor and seasoning intensity. You can use a natural gas hookup to boil seafood in your back yard, but propane creates a hotter flame and brings the water to a boil much faster.
• Whenever you buy a new propane tank assembly specific for boiling, make sure you get one with a "high pressure regulator." the low pressure kind won't give you the intensity of heat you need to boil volumes of water.

CAJUN SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Fill a very large (24-quart) pot with 8 quarts of water set over high heat. Add seasoning pouches, cayenne, salt, onions and celery. Squeeze lemon juice, and add wedges. Break garlic into cloves, and discard excess skin, then add unpeeled cloves. Cover the pot, and bring to a rolling boil.
• Lay corn on a baking sheet in a single layer, then place in freezer.
• Taste the water after it comes to a boil. It should be very heavily salted and spiced, with a bright orange foam (when standing near the boiling pot causes you to cough, it's spicy enough).
• Add potatoes and sausage to the pot, and let the water return to a boil. Turn off heat, and allow to soak for 10 minutes or until potatoes are barely tender when pierced with a knife. Bring the water to a boil, and add shrimp. Cook for 3 minutes, then turn off heat, add corn and allow to soak for 7 minutes. Drain, and serve immediately with rémoulade (preferably on a newspaper-lined table).

OLD BAY SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• In an 8-quart stock pot, bring Old Bay, salt, water and beer to a boil.
• Add potatoes and onions; cook over high heat for 8 minutes.
• Add smoked sausage; continue to cook on high for 5 minutes.
• Add corn to pot; continue to boil for 7 minutes.
• Add shrimp in shells, cook for 4 minutes.
• Drain cookin liquid; pour contents of pot into several large bowl or shallow pails.
• Sprinkle with additional Old Bay.

SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Cut the remaining lemon into wedges and reserve the wedges for later use.
• Fill a large pot with 12-14 cups of water. Place the 2 quartered lemons in the water along with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic and onion. Bring to a boil.
• Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Add the corn and sausage and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque.
• Drain the shrimp mixture from the pot, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
• Melt the butter and whisk it into the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the shrimp mixture.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning to taste, then serve.

SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water. Squeeze the lemon juice into the water and add the squeezed lemon halves. Add the Old Bay, garlic and onion. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes.
• Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and cook 5 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice along the back of each shrimp through the shells; remove the veins and rinse the shrimp. Add to the pot, cover and cook until the shrimp curl and are just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a large bowl. Add the butter and about 1 cup broth to the bowl and toss until the butter is melted. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter. Serve with the remaining broth, lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired.

ULTIMATE SEAFOOD BOIL

Steps:

• Make sure that all the seafood, herbs, and etc are nice and clean.
• Slice up 2 large lemons, and one large onion, then toss them into a large pan.
• Toss in the Italian parsley, fresh thyme, dill, and cloves of garlic.
• Now add in 1 stick of salted butter, 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of creole seasoning in the large pot.
• Pour in 16 cups of cool water, and place the pot over high heat.
• Bring the water to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium high.
• Let cook for 45 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium.
• Now fish out all the herbs and etc ( or as much as you can).
• Add in the andouille sausage, and corn. Let cook for 15 minutes.
• Next add in the potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes.
• Start adding in the crab legs & claws, and the lobster tails. Cook for 15 minutes.
• Now toss in the shrimp, and turn the heat off!
• Let sit for 10 minutes.
• While the seafood boil is sitting, we can make our creole spiced garlic sauce.
• Combine the butter, minced garlic, hot sauce, lemon juice, creole seasoning, paprika, and parsley flakes into a sauce pan, and place it over medium heat.
• Once the butter is melted, stir the ingredients, and reduce the heat to low.
• Let cook for 10 minutes.
• You can pour the sauce over the seafood boil, or use to dip!
• Enjoy!

LOW-COUNTRY BOIL WITH SHRIMP, CORN, AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Cook the shrimp boil:
• Fill stockpot with 6 qt. water (if using 2 pots, divide ingredients and water between them). Add lemons, bay leaves, salt, peppercorns, and 1/2 cup seasoning, cover, and bring to a rolling boil. Add potatoes, return to a boil, and cook 7 minutes. Add sausage and onions, return to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. Add corn, return to a boil, and cook until corn is cooked and potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 5 minutes more.
• Add shrimp and cook (no need to return to a boil), stirring gently, until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Remove insert or drain through a very large colander.
• Make the cocktail sauce:
• Stir ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and hot sauce, if using, in a medium bowl.
• Make the lemon-butter sauce:
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in lemon juice and hot sauce, if using. Taste and add more lemon juice, if needed. Cover and let sit in a warm place.
• Serve the shrimp boil:
• Serve shrimp boil on a newspaper-lined table or large platters. Dust with additional Old Bay, if using. Serve with sauces alongside, if desired.
• Do Ahead
• Cocktail sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.

INSTANT POT SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Add the potatoes, sausage and corn to the liner of the instant pot. Add the onion if you prefer really soft onions, or add with the shrimp for more texture to them.
• Mix together the chicken broth, hot sauce and 3 tsp of old bay seasoning, then pour into pot. Make sure your silicone ring is fitting snuggly, then attach lid to pressure cooker. Close vent to sealed position, cook on HIGH pressure for just 5 minutes, followed by a quick release of pressure (once timer has counted down the 5 minutes open valve to release pressure).
• Quickly add in the frozen shrimp and cover the lid, closing the valve again. Cook on HIGH pressure for just 1 minute, followed by a quick release. Drain any excess liquid from pot if desired.
• Pour mixture into a large, rimmed tray. Combine melted butter, garlic powder and remaining 1 tsp of old bay seasoning and drizzle over corn, potatoes, shrimp and sausage. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!

SOUTHERN SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• In a small stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute sausage, onions and artichokes until lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno, water, potatoes, shrimp boil spice, salt, bay leaves, hot sauce and black pepper. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat add corn and cover. Cook until corn is tender, about 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until pink and firm, about 5 minutes. Strain the boil through a colander. Plate immediately on a large serving dish. Garnish with sliced green onions or your favorite fresh herb. Serve with Garlic Bread.
• In a small bowl, mix butter together with garlic, scallion, Parmesan, parsley, hot sauce and salt and pepper, to taste. Preheat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat. Slice baguette horizontally. Spread butter on both halves. Place on a sheet pan and toast under the broiler, about 2 minutes.

SMALL BATCH SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the shrimp; set aside.
• Fill a large stockpot slightly over halfway with water and bring to a boil.
• Add the next nine ingredients and return the water to a boil.
• Add the crab boil, including most of the loose seasoning if using, sausage and potatoes; return to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.
• Add the corn, return to a boil and continue boiling for another 5 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and immediately remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the salt and stir well to dissolve.
• Cover the pot and allow to soak 10 minutes. Test a shrimp to see if cooked through and continue soaking if needed.
• Immediately use a spider or slotted spoon to scoop shrimp out and transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle some of the remaining boil or Old Bay seasoning over the shrimp before serving.