Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 lemons (divided use)
  • 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning (plus more for garnish)
  • 6 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 1 onion (peeled and cut into 6 pieces)
  • 1 pound small red potatoes (halved)
  • 4 ears corn on the cob (cut into 3-4 inch pieces)
  • 2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined (leave tails on))
  • 1 pound smoked sausage (cut into 1 inch pieces, kielbasa or andouille are preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instruction

  • Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Cut the remaining lemon into wedges and reserve the wedges for later use.
  • Fill a large pot with 12-14 cups of water. Place the 2 quartered lemons in the water along with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic and onion. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Add the corn and sausage and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque.
  • Drain the shrimp mixture from the pot, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
  • Melt the butter and whisk it into the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the shrimp mixture.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning to taste, then serve.