No-Frills Shrimp Boil
No-Frills Shrimp Boil is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine potatoes, 1/4 cup Zatarain's, several large pinches of salt, and 5 quarts water in a large stockpot.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine potatoes, 1/4 cup Zatarain's, several large pinches of salt, and 5 quarts water in a large stockpot.
Cut 1 lemon in half crosswise and squeeze juice into pot, then toss in halves.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are fork-tender, 20–25 minutes.
Add corn to pot; increase heat to high and bring liquid back to a boil.
Add shrimp, cover pot, and turn off heat.
Poach shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Immediately pour entire contents of pot into a large colander to drain, then spread out corn, potatoes, and shrimp on a large rimmed baking sheet or sheets of newspaper; discard lemon halves.
Sprinkle with more Zatarain's and drizzle with oil.
Cut remaining lemon into wedges and serve alongside for squeezing over.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.