Shrimp Boil

 From Dinner at the Zoo blogger. This got such rave reviews that my son-in-law Nick on the way home from vacation said it was his favorite meal by far!! This classic shrimp boil contains fresh shrimp, potatoes, corn and sausage, all boiled in a flavorful broth. An complete meal in one pot that's perfect for feeding a crowd! We served it with crusty bread. We also had linguisa sausage from New England after a recent trip home.

Ingredients

• 3 lemons divided use
• 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning plus more for garnish
• 6 cloves garlic smashed
• 1 onion peeled and cut into 6 pieces
• 1 pound small red potatoes halved
• 4 ears corn on the cob cut into 3-4 inch pieces
• 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined (leave tails on)
• 1 pound smoked sausage cut into 1 inch pieces, kielbasa or andouille are preferred
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

• Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Cut the remaining lemon into wedges and reserve the wedges for later use.
• Fill a large pot with 12-14 cups of water. Place the 2 quartered lemons in the water along with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic and onion. Bring to a boil.
• Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Add the corn and sausage and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque.
• Drain the shrimp mixture from the pot, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
• Melt the butter and whisk it into the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the shrimp mixture.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning to taste, then serve