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Shrimp Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce
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Shrimp Boil with Garlic Butter Sauce

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • extra jumbo shrimp (shell and tail on)Fish1.4 kg
  • smoked andouille sausage (sliced)Meat680 g
  • lemons (quartered)Produce4 pieces
  • orange juiceBeverages120 ml
  • Old Bay seasoningSpices15 g
  • Cajun seasoningSpices15 g
  • paprikaSpices15 g
  • lemon pepperSpices10 g
  • Creole seasoningSpices10 g
  • red chili flakesSpices10 g
  • onion powderSpices10 g
  • garlic powderSpices10 g
  • oreganoSpices10 g
  • MSGPantry10 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices10 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices5 g
  • Zatarain's crab boil bagPantry1 piece
  • eggs (cleaned and scrubbed)Dairy6 pieces
  • corn (halved)Produce4 pieces
  • baby potatoesProduce900 g
  • garlic (heads, minced)Produce4 pieces
  • yellow onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • unsalted butterDairy400 g
  • lime juiceBeverages30 ml
  • brown sugarPantry25 g

per serving

Nutrition

993kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
55 g
Fat
67 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Sauté pan
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the boil broth

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
    • Add salt, the crab boil bag, the lemons and the orange juice.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the potatoes

    • Add the baby potatoes to the boiling broth.
    • Cook until fork-tender.
    Step 2
  3. Add corn and eggs

    • Add the corn and the eggs to the pot.
    • Cook until the corn is tender and the eggs are hard-boiled.
    Step 3
  4. Set aside corn, potatoes and eggs

    • Remove the corn, potatoes and eggs once tender and set aside.
    • Reserve some of the boil broth for the butter sauce.
    Step 4
  5. Sear the sausage

    • In a separate pan, sear the sliced andouille sausage until browned and slightly crispy.
    • Set aside.
    Step 5
  6. Start the butter sauce

    • In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Add the minced garlic, stir and cook until fragrant.
    • Add the onions and cook until softened.
    Step 6
  7. Season the sauce

    • Add all the seasonings and the brown sugar.
    • Let it simmer for a few minutes.
    Step 7
  8. Add the liquids

    • Pour in the reserved boil broth, the orange juice and the lime juice.
    • Stir to combine.
    Step 8
  9. Cook the shrimp

    • Add the raw shrimp directly into the butter sauce.
    • Cook until pink and opaque.
    Step 9
  10. Assemble and toss

    • In a large dish, add the cooked potatoes, corn, eggs and seared sausage.
    • Pour the shrimp and butter sauce over everything.
    • Toss until fully coated.
    Step 10