Ingredients
- 24 cups water (1 1/2 gallons)
- 1 lemon, whole (Juice of)
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
- The general rule is 2 tablespoons crab boil seasoning per gallon water (or more to taste)
- 2 1/2 pounds potatoes (small red skin potatoes, depending on size, 3 or more per person)
- 2 pounds sausage (spicy sausage like andouille or kielbasa, etc., cut into 1/2-inch slices)
- 10 cobs corn (10 ears corn shucked corn on the cob, broken into 3-inch pieces, approx 10 lbs)
- 4 pounds raw shrimp (in shell, preferably jumbo-size shrimp)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a very large stock pot over medium-high heat, add the water, lemon, salt, and Old Bay Seasoning; bring to a boil.
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Step 2: When the seasoned water comes to a boil, add the red skin potatoes and boil for 20 minutes. The potatoes should be easily pierced with a knife, but not mushy.
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Step 3: Add the sausage and gently boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
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Step 4: Add the corn and continue cooking an additional 5 minutes. Begin timing immediately, do not wait until water is boiling).
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Step 5: Add shrimp and cook an additional 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat and drain immediately.
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Step 6: This is a messy dish! Serve with lots of paper towels or napkins, melted butter and cocktail sauce.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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