True Carolina Shrimp Boil

Submitted by Taunja Ruch Ingram - added 5/1/24

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water (16 cups)
• 1 can (12 ounces) beer (optional)
• 1/2 cup OLD BAY® Seasoning
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 8 medium red potatoes, quartered
• 2 large onions, cut into wedges
• 2 lb. lean smoked sausage, cut into 2-in pieces
• 8 ears fresh corn, shucked and halved crosswise
• 4 lb. 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. 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.