Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Cajun Shrimp Boil

Ingredients
1/2 lb. Large shrimp in shell (10 - 15 count)
12 Red Potatoes
1 Ear of corn per person Cut in half
2 medium lemons cut in eighths
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp Cloves ground
1/2 clove Garlic
1/2 Bay Leaf
1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 tsp Black Pepper - coarse ground
2 dashes Tabasco as required
1 lb. Andouille Sausage sliced
2 Small onions

Instructions
In a large boiling pot, bring a gallon of water, lemons, cayenne pepper, cloves, garlic, bay leaf, Old Bay Seasoning, Black Pepper, and Tabasco to a boil. Add potatoes and boil for 10 minutes. Add onions and sausage and boil for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and corn. Boil for 5 minutes more. Drain and serve with crusty bread.