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Savory Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil Recipe Easy Perfect Corn and Potatoes

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A quick and easy shrimp boil featuring garlic butter, sweet corn, and tender potatoes, perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (frozen is fine if fresh isn’t available)
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved or quartered depending on size
  • 3 ears of corn, cut into thirds (or about 2 cups frozen corn chunks)
  • 2 lemons, halved (juice and zest will brighten the dish)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse the baby potatoes and cut any larger ones in half or quarters so they cook evenly. Cut the corn into thirds. Mince the garlic finely. Juice one lemon and zest it, then cut the other lemon into wedges for serving.
  2. Fill a large pot with about 4 quarts of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add a generous pinch of salt, the potatoes, and corn. Boil until the potatoes are just tender when pierced with a fork, about 12-15 minutes.
  3. Once potatoes and corn are nearly done, add the shrimp to the pot. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to drain everything into a large mixing bowl.
  4. While the shrimp boil is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for a minute or two to infuse.
  5. Pour the warm garlic butter sauce over the hot shrimp, potatoes, and corn. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and lemon zest.
  6. Transfer to a large platter or serve straight from the bowl with lemon wedges on the side. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pot to ensure even cooking. Peel and devein shrimp ahead of time to reduce stress. Watch shrimp carefully to avoid rubbery texture. Season boiling water well with salt. For extra flavor, sear shrimp quickly in a hot skillet after boiling.

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