Shrimp Boil (The Original OLD BAY Shrimp Fest)

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What could be more fun? Newspapers covering the table. Fingertips full of flavor. No food brings people together quite like a shrimp boil. Just roll up your sleeves and enjoy piles of steaming, delicious shrimp.

source	Old Bay
categories	main dish, seafood
yield	Serves 8
prep time	15 mins
total time	30 mins

INGREDIENTS

4 quarts water (16 cup)

1 can (12 oz) beer (optional)

½ cup Old Bay Seasoning

2 Tbsp salt

8 Med red potatoes quartered

2 Lrg onions cut into wedges

2 lbs lean Smalloked sausage cut into 2-inch pieces

8 ears fresh corn shucked and halved crosswise

4 lbs unpeeled jumbo shrimp (21 to 25 count)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring water beer OLD BAY Seasoning and salt to boil in 12-quart stockpot on high heat. Add potatoes and onions. Cook 8 minutes. Add smoked sausage. Cook 5 minutes. Add corn. Cook 7 minutes.

2. Stir in shrimp. Cook 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.

3. Drain cooking liquid. Pour contents of pot into large serving bowl or platter. Or mound on paper-covered table. Sprinkle with additional OLD BAY Seasoning if desired.

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