Shrimp Boil Party Guide

I host a shrimp boil every year...and it's always one of my favorite parties to host. It's super easy to prep ahead and that gives me all the time in the world to play with my friends:)

It’s always a hit with my because it’s casual, feels like a celebration of summer and you get to eat with your fingers! Hello???...fun aaaaaand no dishes!!  So here is my Shrimp Boil Party Guide.

I got this one from my Dad (the recipe AND the cool bucket pictured above...luv).  During the summers, in Virginia, it was always a BIG day when he brought out the shrimp boil pot! My sisters and I got so excited because we knew a fun party was about to go down. My dad went all out on food and festivities… I remember everyone smiling, laughing, eating, drinking and dancing all night long.

Super easy, start by setting a beautiful table—effortless, pretty and summery. I use a red and white check tablecloth, then I lay brown kraft paper or newspaper down the center of the table. Then I use pie tins for plates and a lemon for a place card. Super simple and simply beautiful!

Then, when you're ready to eat...just follow my 5-step guide....and throw all the goodness into the pool!  I set a timer, sip a beer and get ready to feast!

It's all just so much fun.  My dad went all out on food and festivities… I remember everyone smiling, laughing, eating, drinking and dancing all night long.

And I guess I just love to do the same. There’s no food that brings people together quite like a shrimp boil. Just roll up your sleeves, grab a cold one, and enjoy your fingertips full of flavor!

Are you ready to put together your own shrimp boil in 5 easy steps?  Click below for your free step by step guide.  Cheers!

shrimp boil, low country boil. crab boil

summer

Yield: 8

Author: Lauren Lane

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SHRIMP BOIL

Step by Step Shrimp Boil Guide

Ingredients:

• Enough water to cover all the ingredients 2 cans (12 ounces) beer (optional)
• ½ – 1 cup Old Bay Seasoning depending on how much you like. (I like a lot)
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1 bunch of thyme tied with kitchen twine (optional)
• 3 heads of garlic, sliced in half
• 12 red potatoes halved
• 2 large onions cut into wedges
• 3 pounds lean smoked sausage cut into 2-3 inch pieces
• 8 ears fresh corn shucked and halved
• 4 pounds unpeeled large shrimp (21 to 25 count)

Instructions:

1.  Fill a large pot with enough water to cover all of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Add the Old Bay, beer, lemons, garlic, salt and thyme and bring to a boil.
2. Tip: I use a big turkey fryer out on the patio to ensure everything fits and we can all be outside for the festivities. You want to be sure the water covers all your ingredients.
3.  When the water boils, add the potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes.
4. Tip: if you parboiled the potatoes skip this step and add them with the corn and sausage. Add lemons, corn, and sausage and cook for 10 minutes. Then add shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes or until pink and slightly curled.
5. Drain the liquid and spread the shrimp boil out on a newspaper-covered table or tray. Serve with baguette slices, lemon wedges, melted butter, and additional Old Bay Seasoning.

Calories

850

Fat (grams)

54.31

Sat. Fat (grams)

17.36

Carbs (grams)

117.77

Fiber (grams)

11.12

Net carbs

70

Sugar (grams)

13.29

Protein (grams)

86.61

Sodium (milligrams)

7834.36

Cholesterol (grams)

582.30

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