EASY SHRIMP BOIL

EASY SHRIMP BOIL 1 1.5 oz bag seafood boil seasoning, about ½ cup (see note) 1 tbsp salt 12 oz beer, 1 ½ cups 1 lb baby red potatoes 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1 inch / 2 cm chunks 6 cloves garlic, smashed 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1 inch / 2 cm pieces 4 ears corn, husked and halved 2 lb raw large shrimp, shell-on and deveined (see note) Garnishes - optional ¼ cup butter, melted lemon, cut into wedges hot sauce Fill a large pot (8-12 quarts) with 4 quarts of water, the beer, shrimp boil seasoning and salt. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, onions and garlic. Boil for 10 minutes or until potatoes are just beginning to become fork-tender. Reduce heat to a medium and add the corn and sausage. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the shrimp sit in the pot for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. Drain the liquid, reserving a few cups if you prefer broth on the side. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter or dump onto newspaper. Serve with optional melted butter, lemon wedges and hot sauce. Enjoy! Notes To make your own seafood boil seasoning, combine the following ingredients: 2 tbsp mustard seeds 2 tbsp coriander seeds 8 bay leaves 2 tbsp dill seed 10 allspice berries 2 tsp cayenne pepper