Bourbon Shrimp Boil
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Southern
INGREDIENTS:
- 1⁄2 cup shrimp boil seasoning like Old Bay
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 2-4 tablespoons salt (depending on salt level of season blends)
- 5 quarts water
- 6 ounces bourbon (optional or 12 ounces beer)
- 2 pounds new potatoes
- 2 large vidalia onions, cut in wedges
- 6 carrots. cut into 3” pieces
- 6 ribs celery, cut into 3" pieces
- 2 lbs smoked sausage, cut in 2 inch lengths
- 8 ears corn on the cob, cut into 3” pieces
- 4 lbs extra jumbo (16-20) shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on
- 2 sticks butter
- 3-4 tablespoons hot sauce
Bourbon Shrimp Boil - Home & Family
DIRECTIONS:
- In an 10-quart stock pot, bring the shrimp boil seasoning, 1/4 cup of cajun seasoning, the salt, water, and bourbon to a boil.
- Add potatoes and onions cook over high heat for 6 minutes.
- Add the carrots and the celery and cook for 4 minutes
- Add smoked sausage; continue to cook on high for 3 minutes.
- Add corn to pot; continue to boil for 7 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook until opaque about 2-4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the hot sauce and the remaining cajun seasoning. Stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Drain cooking liquid; pour contents of the pot into several large bowl or shallow pails. Toss with half the butter sauce and serve with remaining butter on the side. Serve immediately and ENJOY!!!!!!!
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