A shrimp boil sounds like a big ordeal, but this recipe is actually a one-pot dinner. Just throw the onions, lemon, garlic, potatoes, sausage, artichoke, shrimp, and corn into a large stockpot and bring to boil with some dry shrimp-and-crab boil seasoning. You can find the seasoning in the spice aisle near the old bay seasoning; we love the brand Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seafood Boil because it has good ingredients (read: no MSG). After just about 20 minutes of cook time, your potatoes will be tender and your shrimp will be cooked through. The results are spicy and well seasoned. Dump them out onto a big platter, or, for a festive occasion, cover your table in newspaper and serve straight from the surface.
How to Make It
Bring 4 quarts water, onions, seasoning, halved lemon, garlic, and salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Add potatoes, sausage, and artichoke and boil until potatoes are just tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Add shrimp and corn and cook until shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes. Drain and serve on a large platter with lemon wedges.