cooking the viral onion boil in the car
cooking the viral onion boil in the car is a easy American (Southern) recipe that serves 4. 420 calories per serving. Recipe by Sophiesophss on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr
Cost: $24.90 total, $6.23 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined (use 21‑25 count; keep shells on for extra flavor if desired)
- 1 lb Baby Red Potatoes (washed, halved if larger than 1½ inches)
- 2 Corn on the Cob (cut into 2‑inch pieces)
- 0.5 lb Smoked Andouille Sausage (sliced into ½‑inch rounds; choose gluten‑free if needed)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (melted; can substitute with clarified butter for higher smoke point)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning (or any seafood boil seasoning blend)
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar (adds a subtle sweetness to the broth)
- 1 Lemon (cut into wedges for serving; zest can be added to butter)
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly cracked)
Instructions
Prep All Ingredients
Wash the potatoes and cut them in half if large. Trim the corn and cut each ear into 2‑inch pieces. Slice the sausage, mince the garlic, and zest the lemon (optional).
Time: PT10M
Make the Sweet Boiling Broth
Fill the large stockpot with 8 cups of water, add Old Bay seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper, and the minced garlic. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Time: PT10M
Par‑Cook the Potatoes
Add the potatoes to the boiling broth. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, or until they are just tender when pierced with a fork.
Time: PT10M
Add Corn and Sausage
Stir in the corn pieces and sliced sausage. Continue simmering for 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Finish with Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the pot. Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and curl tightly.
Time: PT4M
Drain and Toss with Butter
Using tongs, transfer the cooked shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage to a large serving tray. Drizzle the melted butter over everything, squeeze lemon wedges on top, and toss gently to coat.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 18g
- Fiber
- 4g
Dietary info: Pescatarian, Gluten-Free (if gluten‑free sausage is used)
Allergens: Shellfish, Dairy
Last updated: April 15, 2026








