Shrimp Boil

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water ($0.00)
• ⅓ cup Old Bay Seasoning ($0.92)
• 2 cups red onion (cut in wedges, (285g) $0.57)
• 1 head of garlic (halved horizontally, $0.64)
• 2 lemons (quartered, (divided) $0.98)
• 1½ lb. red potatoes (quartered, $1.37)
• 1 tsp salt ($0.04)
• 3 corn cobs (halved, $0.99*)
• 12 oz. smoked sausage (cut in 1” slices, $2.97**)
• 1 lb. extra large shrimp (shell on and deveined (26-30 per lb.) $6.99***)
• 1 stick unsalted butter (8 Tbsp, $0.99)
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning ($0.03)
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (minced, $0.05)

Steps

1. 1

   Gather and prepare all ingredients.

2. 2

   In a large stockpot, bring 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil with Old Bay seasoning, red onion, garlic, and one quartered lemon.

3. 3

   Add the potatoes and salt. Cook 8–10 minutes until just fork-tender.

4. 4

   Add the corn and sausage. Cook for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, until they are pink and opaque.***

6. 6

   Drain the water and transfer the shrimp mixture to a large platter or sheet pan.

7. 7

   Heat the butter in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until melted.**** Stir in Cajun seasoning and parsley.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with lemon wedges and the seasoned butter for dipping.