Shrimp Boil
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- Total time
- 40 min
- Level
- Easy
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Ingredients
- 8
About this dish
Potatoes, corn, smoked sausage, and shrimp all cook in one pot of salted, paprika-seasoned water, added in order of how long each needs.
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The potatoes get a head start, the corn and sausage follow, and the shrimp go in only for the last couple of minutes. Drained and tossed with melted butter and lemon juice, everything is tipped out onto a large platter or table for a crowd to eat with their hands.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Drain the 500 g shrimp well so they do not dilute the seasoning.
Cut the 400 g potatoes into even pieces, then portion the 2 ears of corn and 250 g smoked sausage into easy serving sizes.
- 2
Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the ingredients and bring it to a strong boil over high heat.
Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon paprika until the water is evenly seasoned and lightly colored.
- 3
When the water returns to a rolling boil, add the potatoes and cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
They should be partly tender, with a skewer or fork entering halfway without the pieces breaking apart.
- 4
Add the corn and smoked sausage, keeping the pot at a steady boil for another 7 minutes.
The corn should look brighter and the sausage should be heated through, while the potatoes continue turning tender.
- 5
Add the shrimp last and cook for only 2 to 3 minutes.
As soon as they turn pink and curl into a firm shape, turn off the heat so they stay juicy instead of becoming rubbery.
- 6
Drain the ingredients briefly, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted butter and the juice from the lemon.
Toss gently so the potatoes do not break, and serve right away while everything is still warm.
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