Active Time
10 min
Total Time
30 min
What's for dinner? A big ol' heap of Louisiana, in the form of potatoes, corn, and shrimp. It's all here, it couldn't be easier, and dipping everything in the spicy sauce while you sip a cold beer is pretty much the perfect thing to do on a steamy summer evening.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Preparation
Step 1
Squeeze lemon juice into 4 qt water in a 6- to 8-quart pot, then stir in lemon quarters, Creole seasoning, 2 teaspoon cayenne, bay leaves, garlic, potatoes, and 2 tablespoons salt (omit salt if it is the first ingredient in seasoning).
Step 2
Bring to a boil, then simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are almost tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 3
Increase heat to high, then add corn and simmer, partially covered, 4 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, stir together ketchup, mayonnaise, horseradish, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cayenne.
Step 5
Drain shrimp, potatoes, and corn and serve with sauce.
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Reviews (43)
Back to TopDelicious, easy & quick!
pamela_salmen
Redondo Beach, CA
8/8/2016
One of my favorite recipes for company. I usually add the sausage. I have heard it called Frogmore stew too.
Anonymous
Selbville, DE
7/10/2016
This was very tasty! The sauce wasn't good, though, as the mayo was overpowering. It's not needed, however. I did omit the cayenne from the shrimp because the creole seasoning I used was very spicy. Eager to make it again!
Anonymous
Va
7/10/2016
Used The Corning collection Cajun spices and the balance was perfect. Made traditional shrimp sauce rather than mayo sauce. For convenience put together the boil mixture, added potatoes and refrigerated until ready to boil. The potatoes picked up a lot of good flavor. Ate 2x my share!
dherron
Charlotte, NC
9/5/2015
While the cooking spices are spicy it just translates to a very nice tasting shrimp and vegetables. My wife wanted sausage so we also added andouille sausage. I was OK without sausage but several guests liked the addition. Instead of buying I made Cajun spice mix By John Currence Bon Appétit November 2011.
poneacre
ATL
5/21/2015
I forgot to rate the dish in my previous review--this shrimp boil was excellent!
Barb_BG
San Bruno, CA
7/18/2014
This was a winner at the dinner table. I bought jumbo prawns and also added andouille sausages, so the dish was really hearty. My homemade Creole seasoning (Emeril's recipe) gave the dish a nice and tolerable heat; I didn't even add the cayenne because I didn't want to make it too spicy for the kids. I love the simplicity of the ingredients and ease of preparation of this dish. This will be a staple in our household now.
Barb_BG
San Bruno, CA
7/18/2014
Super easy, good, but not amazing. I don't think you necessarily need to boil everything in a huge pot of water, but just enough to cover the potatoes and simmer everything else. Will definitely make again.
reginadm
Pittsburgh, PA
8/1/2011
Really easy, really good. The Creole/Cajun seasoning is a must.
thejoyofcraig
Los Angeles, CA
9/2/2010
Very fresh corn AND shrimp needs only about 3 minutes total, needs a bit more spice, but very good and easy.
Anonymous
Chicago
8/22/2010
Quite yummy and easy--perfect for a hot summer night. We only wished it had been a bit spicier, so we added some cayenne and cajun seasoning sprinkled on top when we served it. Had it as part of the "Spicy Southern Shrimp Boil" menu that included okra/corn salad and figs with goat cheese. All were delicious, but the dessert, with its use of rosemary, struck an odd note in this particular menu.
mgoeh
New Mexico
8/22/2010
We've done this recipe time and time again....one time when we were moving and had no kitchen. Did it all on the grill in a camping pot. Sometime we add artichokes to the pot. Always delish, easy and quick. It's what's for dinner!
Anonymous
arizona
7/2/2010
Not so (yet). The oil has not yet gotten east of Pensacola. There are still large areas of the gulf and intracoastal waterway that are providing great seafood. For shrimp, look for Apalachicola Bay shrimp. This is so much like what we do with shrimp, crab legs, etc. that I'm giving it 4 big stars. (Try it with Zatarans Crab Boil seasoning.)
cronk
Okaloosa County, FL
6/14/2010
Sigh, too bad we'll be making this without the southern shrimp for a good while...
tinatalker
6/9/2010
This is my go-to summer dinner party meal. Add 2" pices of smoked louisiana sausage for more hearty fare. I put them in with the corn.
jennalynn
Los Angeles
6/6/2010
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