Quick and Easy Shrimp Boil
5 6 pounds of fresh head on medium size shrimp
(Only the freshest shrimp have the heads still on, once the heads are removed the shrimp can be held on ice for a longer period of time)
1 dozen small fresh red skinned potatoes
1 dozen ears of corn (frozen are ok, if fresh remove husk)
2 3 small pealed onions
2 3 cans or bottles of beer (not lite beer)
Spices:
Zatarans liquid crab/shrimp boil or boiling bag (2 tablespoons or 1 bag)
Or (for the die hard do it yourselfers)
Tabasco sauce (1 tablespoon)
Minced garlic (1/4 cup)
Ground red pepper (1 teaspoon)
Ground black pepper (1 teaspoon)
Paprika (1 teaspoon)
Oregano (1 teaspoon)
Thyme (1 teaspoon)
Lemon juice (1/2 cup)
Salt (2 tablespoons)
(You can adjust the spices more or less to suit your own taste)
Combine all ingredients in a very large stockpot then add enough water to completely cover by 1 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook (boil) for 12 15 minutes. Check potatoes and corn, when they are done remove from the heat and drain. Feeds 6 8 people.
*Zatarans and Tabasco are brand names. I dont have any connection to them, I just think they are the best.