HOW TO MAKE AN EASY SHRIMP SEAFOOD BOIL

Ingredients

• 2 ears Corn on the Cob (cut in half lengthwise)
• 2 medium Potatoes (cut in half, skin on)
• 1 Lemon (thinly sliced)
• 8 oz Smoked Sausage (sliced into 1‑inch pieces)
• 4 Large Eggs (hard‑boiled then chilled)
• 1 lb Raw Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into pieces)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 cups Orange Juice (fresh or 100% juice)
• 2 cups Water (additional, for simmering)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Prep Corn and Potatoes

   Trim the ends off the corn ears and cut each ear in half lengthwise. Wash the potatoes, then cut each potato in half.

   Time: PT5M

2. Slice Lemon and Sausage

   Thinly slice the lemon into rounds. Slice the smoked sausage into 1‑inch pieces.

   Time: PT3M

3. Hard‑Boil Eggs

   Place the eggs in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 212°F

4. Ice‑Bath Eggs

   Transfer the boiled eggs to a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.

   Time: PT2M

5. Brown Sausage

   Heat the cast‑iron skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the sausage slices and cook, turning occasionally, until they are deeply browned, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

6. Caramelize Onions

   Remove the sausage and set aside. Add butter to the same skillet, then add the diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and caramelized, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

7. Build the Broth

   In the large pot, combine the orange juice and the caramelized onions (including any pan juices). Add a pinch of salt and pepper.

   Time: PT2M

8. Bring Broth to a Boil and Add Potatoes

   Bring the pot to a rolling boil over high heat, then add the halved potatoes. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork‑tender.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 212°F

9. Add Extra Water

   Stir in the additional 2 cups of water to keep the broth at a good simmering level.

   Time: PT1M

10. Grill Shrimp

    Heat a clean section of the cast‑iron skillet on high. Add the shrimp and grill for about 30 seconds per side, just until they turn pink and opaque.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: high

11. Combine All Ingredients

    Add the boiled eggs (peeled), corn halves, lemon slices, browned sausage, and grilled shrimp to the pot. Stir gently and let everything simmer together for 3 minutes.

    Time: PT3M

12. Serve

    Remove the pot from heat. Transfer the seafood boil to a large serving bowl or spread directly onto a newspaper‑covered table. Serve hot.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

15g

Fiber

3g