Shrimp Boil (a Charleston, Sc-"low Country" Recipe)
Submitted by: mssweetie (see all recipes) | Source: Chef Rick
- Servings: 4 or more (adjustable)
- Prep Time: 15--20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes (+/-)
Ingredients:
| ¼ lb | Keilbasa, or other spicy, smoked sausage) per person (sliced into bite-sized pieces |
| ½ lb | Raw Shrimp In Shell Per Person |
| 3 | Red Bliss Potatoes Per Person |
| 1 | Ear of Corn Per Person |
| 2 | Lemons |
| Cayenne Pepper | |
| Cloves | |
| Garlic | |
| Bay Leaves | |
| *can/bottle of Your Favorite Beer, modification | |
| *oregano, modification | |
| *olive Oil-- 1/4 Cup or More, to suit your taste (modification | |
| Old Bay Seasoning | |
| Black Pepper | |
| Tabasco | |
| *optional: | |
| 2 | Small Onions Per Person |
| 1 | Carrot Per Person, cut into quarters |
| 1-2 | Crabs Per Person |
Directions:
1. Boil water and beer in a large kettle on stove or outdoor cooker.
2. Season water with salt and your choice of above "flavorings and herbs" along with the juice of two lemons or 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and olive oil.
3. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Add carrots, sausage and onions. Bring back to a boil.
4. When potatoes and carrots are almost tender, add corn and crabs.
5.Bring to a boil, then add shrimp.
6. Cook a few minutes until shrimp are just done - they will be pink in color.
7.Drain and pour into a basket or onto platters.
*Have cocktail sauce and Dijon mustard at hand.
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