LA {Lower Alabama} Shrimp Boil
shrimp, sausage and vegetables cook in the same large pot for a summer feast for a crowd!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
- 7 lbs. medium or large fresh shrimp heads off, unpeeled
- 3 lbs. smoked sausage cut in 1 inch pieces
- 12 ears fresh corn cut into 1/3s
- 1 stick butter
- 2 boxes shrimp boil [Zatarain’s]
- 5 lbs red potatoes
- lemons butter and french bread for serving
- cocktail sauce optional
Place butter and seasonings in a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil.
Add sausage. After 10 minutes add corn.
Wait 10 minutes and add shrimp.
Boil another 5-7 minutes until shrimp is pink, but not overdone.
Drain and turn out food onto cookie sheets or a paper covered table.
Serve with lemons, extra butter or cocktail sauce and french bread
Great casual meal for a crowd!
Recipe can be reduced for fewer servings Keyword corn, potatoes, sausage, shrimp, shrimp boil