06/18/2026
🦐 Thursday Recipe Night: Easy Backyard Shrimp Boil
Nothing says summer quite like a big shrimp boil spread across the table with family and friends gathered around.
Ingredients:
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (or shell-on)
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
4 ears corn, cut into thirds
1½ lbs baby potatoes
1 lemon, sliced
1 onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic
3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (optional for extra kick)
4 tbsp butter, melted
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
Add Old Bay seasoning, onion, garlic, and lemon slices.
Add potatoes and cook for 12-15 minutes.
Add corn and sausage. Cook another 5-7 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, until pink and opaque.
Drain everything and spread onto a large platter or newspaper-covered table.
Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley and extra seasoning if desired.
Optional Add-Ins:
Crab legs
Mussels
Andouille sausage
Red potatoes
Extra lemon wedges
Garlic butter dipping sauce
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
Coleslaw
Hush puppies
Watermelon slices
Sweet tea or fresh lemonade
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🦐 Thursday Recipe Night: Summer Shrimp Boil
Gather around the table and bring the taste of summer home! This easy shrimp boil is packed with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, sweet corn, and tender potatoes...all tossed together for a meal that's perfect for family nights, backyard gatherings, or simply enjoying the season.
Simple ingredients. Big flavor. Great memories.
What's your favorite shrimp boil add-in? Let us know below! 👇
