The Original OLD BAY® Shrimp Boil Shrimp Fest
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The Original OLD BAY® Shrimp Boil Shrimp Fest

Every coastal town seems to have their own version of a seafood feast. There’s clam bakes, crab boils and shrimp fests … but in Charleston, they call it Frogmore Stew. With a heavy-handed sprinkle of OLD BAY, jumbo shrimp and freshly shucked sweet yellow corn are cooked to tender perfection. Best enjoyed on paper plates, over newspaper covered picnic tables, with your favorite ice-cold brew.
  • 15m

    prep time

  • 30m

    Cook Time

  • 9

    Ingredients

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Ingredients

8

(large)

Servings

  • 4 quarts (16 cups) water
  • 1 can (12 ounces) beer, (optional)
  • 1/2 cup OLD BAY® Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 8 medium red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 large onions, cut into wedges
  • 2 pounds lean smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 ears fresh corn, shucked and halved crosswise
  • 4 pounds jumbo (21 to 25 count) shrimp, shells on

Key Products

OLD BAY® Seasoning
OLD BAY® Seasoning

Instructions

  • Bring water, beer, OLD BAY 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.

  • 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.

Nutrition information (per Serving)

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