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Proven way to grow a perfect 15-minute Shrimp Boil (without sausage)

This recipe delivers a quick and flavorful shrimp boil in just 15 minutes, perfect for a fast and delicious meal without the sausage.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Serving Platter

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 Corn on the cob cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 lb Baby potatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 Lemon cut into wedges
  • 4 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 cup Butter melted

Optional Dipping Sauce

  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Hot sauce or to taste

More Optional Ingredients

  • 1 Onion quartered
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large pot, combine 8 cups of water with Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and lemon wedges, then bring it to a rolling boil.
  • Add the baby potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they start to become tender.

Cooking

  • Stir in the corn on the cob and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, ensuring the corn is crisp-tender.
  • Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot and cook for only 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  • Carefully drain all the contents from the pot into a colander, discarding the cooking liquid.

Serving

  • Transfer the shrimp, potatoes, and corn to a large serving platter or individual plates.
  • Drizzle generously with melted butter, tossing gently to ensure everything is coated, and serve hot.

Optional Dipping Sauce Instructions

  • Whisk together mayonnaise and hot sauce in a small bowl to create a simple dipping sauce, adjusting hot sauce to your preference.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the boiling water. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired. If using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw them completely before cooking for even results.