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Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil

Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil: A Flavorful Family Feast at Home

Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil is a delightful dish combining juicy shrimp, sweet corn, and tender potatoes in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Boil
  • 1 pound shrimp fresh or frozen, deveined
  • 4 ears corn cut into thirds
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes or Yukon Gold
  • 14 ounces kielbasa sausage optional
For the Garlic Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1/2 cup butter or substitute with olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil
  1. Begin by rinsing and chopping the fresh corn, potatoes, and kielbasa sausage into manageable pieces. Cut the corn into thirds to fit easily in the pot, and chop the potatoes into halves or quarters for quicker cooking.
  2. In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil, generously salting it. Add the baby red potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. After the potatoes have cooked, stir in the corn and kielbasa sausage. Boil for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Next, add the shrimp to the pot and boil until they turn pink and opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Once cooked, carefully drain the mixture using a colander and transfer the seafood and vegetables onto a large platter.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and thyme, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Drizzle over the shrimp boil mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh shrimp if possible. Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to match your spice preference.

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