Shrimp boil

Shrimp boil recipes have been around for centuries and are a staple in many cultures. The earliest known recipe comes from the French cookbook “Le Viandier”, which was written in the 14th century. This recipe called for shrimp to be boiled in water with salt and vinegar.

Over the years, shrimp boil recipes have evolved to include a variety of different ingredients. The most common ingredients used in shrimp boil recipes today are shrimp, potatoes, corn, sausage, and spices. The exact ingredients and proportions vary depending on the region and culture.

Some shrimp boil recipes are cooked in a large pot over an open fire, while others are cooked in a more traditional oven. Regardless of how it’s cooked, a shrimp boil is a delicious and easy way to feed a large group of people.

Advice

When making a shrimp boil, it's important to make sure to have all of the necessary ingredients. Start by preparing the seasonings and bringing the broth to a boil. Once you have the broth boiling, add the shrimp, potatoes, and any other ingredients you'd like. Make sure to keep an eye on the cooking time and stir the mixture occasionally to ensure that the ingredients are cooked evenly. Finally, once the shrimp is cooked through, strain the broth and serve the shrimp boil in a large bowl. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Sheet-Pan Shrimp Boil

  • ROASTED POTATOES
  • salt
  • yellow potato
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • BROILED SHRIMP
  • parsley
  • lemon juice
  • paprika
  • seafood seasoning
  • lemon
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • tail shrimp
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • BROILED CORN
  • butter
  • ears corn
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Cajun Shrimp Boil

  • salt
  • cayenne pepper powder
  • kielbasi
  • lemon
  • onion
  • red potato
  • louisiana
  • celery
  • garlic
  • shrimp
  • ears corn
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Beer Shrimp Boil

  • water
  • shrimp seasoning
  • black peppercorn
  • salt
  • lemon
  • butter
  • shrimp
  • lager beer
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Cajun Shrimp Boil

  • red potato
  • shrimp
  • creole seasoning
  • thyme
  • onion
  • andouille sausage
  • butter
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • thyme
  • ears corn
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • salt
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Shrimp Boil

  • red potato
  • onion
  • lemon
  • lemon
  • shrimp
  • bay seasoning
  • butter
  • andouille sausage
  • parsley
  • salt
  • ears corn
  • water
  • garlic
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Shrimp Boil with Three-Bean Salad

  • zest
  • salt
  • chickpea
  • shrimp
  • garlic
  • honey
  • thyme
  • cayenne pepper
  • olive oil
  • creole mustard
  • rice vinegar
  • bay leaf
  • water
  • edamame
  • yellow wax bean
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Shrimp Boil

  • red potato
  • kielbasa sausage
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • onion
  • shrimp
  • bay seasoning
  • butter
  • water
  • lemon juice
  • ears corn
  • parsley
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Shrimp Boil

  • potato
  • shrimp
  • onion
  • clove
  • tabasco sauce
  • lemon
  • bay seasoning
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • water
  • garlic

Ingredient Breakdown

 
lemon
salt
garlic
shrimp
onion
butter
ears corn
water
red potato
bay seasoning
cayenne pepper
olive oil
parsley
thyme
lemon juice
black peppercorn
andouille sausage
bay leaf
yellow potato
paprika
seafood seasoning
black pepper
tail shrimp
cayenne pepper powder
kielbasi
louisiana
celery
new potato
bread
shallot
crystal hot sauce
smoked sausage
corn cob
shrimp seasoning
lager beer
creole seasoning
cilantro
zest
chickpea
honey
creole mustard
rice vinegar
edamame
yellow wax bean
zatarain crawfish
shell shell shrimp
red skinned potato
corn
kielbasa sausage
potato
clove
tabasco sauce

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • lemon 58%

Common Ingredients

  • onion 50%
  • shrimp 50%

Usual Ingredients

  • butter 42%
  • ears corn 42%
  • garlic 42%
  • salt 42%