Shrimp Boil

Name: Shrimp Boil
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 lemon, cut into 4 wedges; 1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning; 10 cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1 pound boiling potatoes (about 3), quartered; 1 onion, cut through the root end into 8 wedges; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 quarts water
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning
10 cloves
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 pound boiling potatoes (about 3), quartered
1 onion, cut through the root end into 8 wedges
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp

Directions

1

In a large pot, bring the water, garlic, lemon, Old Bay Seasoning, cloves, bay leaves, salt, and Tabasco sauce to a boil.
2

Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3

Add the potatoes and onion and simmer until both are tender, about 15 minutes.
4

Add the shrimp to the pot and bring back to a boil.
5

Simmer until the shrimp are just done, about 1 minute.
6

Using a slotted spoon, put the shrimp, onion, and potatoes onto a large, deep platter or into individual shallow bowls.
7

Ladle some of the liquid over all.