A flavorful one-pot meal featuring shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage simmered with aromatic spices.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Seafood & Sausage
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, shell-on, deveined
02 - 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 lb baby red potatoes, halved
04 - 4 ears fresh corn, each cut into 3–4 pieces
05 - 1 large yellow onion, quartered
06 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed
→ Spices & Flavorings
07 - 1 lemon, sliced
08 - 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
09 - 2 bay leaves
10 - 1 tsp black peppercorns
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - 1 tbsp kosher salt
→ To Serve
13 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Fill a large stockpot with 10 cups of water. Add Old Bay seasoning, kosher salt, bay leaves, black peppercorns, crushed red pepper flakes, quartered onion, smashed garlic cloves, and lemon slices. Bring mixture to a vigorous boil over high heat.
02 - Add halved baby red potatoes to the boiling broth. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until potatoes are just tender.
03 - Incorporate corn pieces and sliced smoked sausage into the pot. Continue simmering for an additional 5 to 7 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Add shrimp to the pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness.
05 - Drain the cooking liquid and transfer shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes to a large serving platter or spread onto newspaper for traditional presentation. Drizzle melted butter over the dish, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve accompanied by fresh lemon wedges.
