Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary adventure! This Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil is not just a recipe—it's a flavor-packed journey that combines succulent shrimp, tender corn, and creamy baby potatoes, all drenched in a mouthwatering garlic butter sauce. Perfect for summer gatherings, family dinners, or when you want to impress your guests with minimal effort and maximum taste, this one-pot wonder will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 ears corn (cut into halves)
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Cut the corn into halves and wash the baby potatoes thoroughly.
- In a large pot, fill it with enough water to cover the potatoes and corn. Add a generous amount of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, carefully add the baby potatoes to the pot. Cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
- After 10 minutes, add the corn halves to the pot and continue to boil for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the corn to become tender.
- While the potatoes and corn are cooking, prepare the garlic butter sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic to the saucepan. Sauté the garlic for about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the Old Bay seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the garlic butter sauce to simmer for another minute, then remove it from the heat.
- After the corn has cooked for 5 minutes, add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, carefully drain the pot, ensuring to remove excess water. You can use a colander for this step.
- Transfer the shrimp, corn, and potatoes to a large serving platter or bowl. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the top, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Gently toss the shrimp, corn, and potatoes to combine with the garlic butter sauce. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve the Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your delicious meal!
Tips
- Fresh is Best: Always use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the most vibrant flavor and texture.
- Don't Overcook: Shrimp cook quickly! Watch them carefully and remove from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque to prevent rubbery texture.
- Seasoning Secrets: Old Bay seasoning is key, but feel free to customize with additional herbs like fresh parsley or a dash of cayenne for extra kick.
- Potato Perfection: Ensure potatoes are fork-tender before adding other ingredients to guarantee even cooking.
- Butter Matters: Use high-quality butter for the most rich and flavorful garlic sauce.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 544kcal
Carbohydrates: 43g
Protein: 26g
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Cholesterol: 173mg
