Friday, 8 May 2015

Make Cajun Shrimp Boil

Fresh Shrimp


How do I make Cajun shrimp boil?


This dish is easy to make by following a few steps.


This is Cajun style cooking at its best.


So fire up the stove and invite your friends for a down home Louisiana style Cajun shrimp boil.


Nothing tastes better than fresh gulf shrimp, boiled to perfection with corn on the cob, onions, mushrooms, and small red new potatoes in the skin.


This recipe calls for Zatarain's Crab Boil, This seasoning made especially for seafood and gives it the punch deserved to make this shrimp dish a delight to our taste buds.


Zatarain's Crab Boil can be found in most markets or Fish markets.


Shrimp, potatoes, onions and corn soak up seasoning and gives a wonderful flavor as they cook.


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Instructions


1. Buy fresh shrimp de-headed


Wash in clear water


Do not peel, leave shrimp in shell


Add shrimp to stock pot with 3 quarts of water


Add one bag of Zatarain's Crab Boil


2. Add 1 tablespoon of powdered Zatarain's Crab Boil


Add 4 tablespoons of salt per 5 pounds shrimp


Bring shrimp to full boil


Boil for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to sit, covered for 15 minutes.


3. Remove shrimp from stock pot and drain


Transfer shrimp to a large platter


Reserve shrimp water


Wash potatoes and leave skin on


Add to the stock pot and bring to boil


Add corn on the cob, onions, mushrooms


Cook until tender and drain


Place on large platter with shrimp


4. Serve with crackers and shrimp dip


Add a dish of melted butter for corn on the cob and potatoes if desired.


Best served warm


Great for back yard cook-outs in the summer

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