Shrimp Boil Recipe
Recipe shared by Ben Cooksey, originally published in the June 2023 issue
SERVES 10 – 12
Ingredients
Zatarain’s crab boil seasoning, to taste
4 ounces Zatarain’s liquid crab boil
3 pounds red potatoes
2 8-ounce packages fresh white mushrooms
6-8 whole garlic bulbs
4-5 lemons, halved
8 whole ears fresh corn, halved
1-2 pounds Conecuh sausage, cut into 2-inch sections
10 pounds 21/25 shrimp
8-pound bag of ice
Directions
1. Fill an 8-gallon pot with 6 gallons of water. Using a jet burner for quick boiling, bring the water to a boil.
2. Add seasoning, liquid crab boil, potatoes, mushrooms, garlic, lemons, corn and sausage to a strainer basket and submerge in the boiling water. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
3. Add shrimp and return to a simmer. Cook until shrimp turn bright pink and float to the top.
4. Turn off heat and add an 8-pound bag of ice to stop the shrimp from overcooking. Let the shrimp soak for 10-15 minutes, depending on amount of spice you prefer them to soak up.
5. Drain and serve.
Recipe featured in “50 Quintessential Mobile Bay Recipes” sponsored by
