Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) can beer
  • 1 (1 1/2 ounce) bag seafood boil seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 2 garlic, bulbs halved
  • 1 lb small red potato
  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked removed and cut in half
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch diagonal slices
  • 2 lbs large shrimp, uncooked
  • French baguette (for serving)
  • lemon wedge (for serving)
  • melted butter (for serving)
  • Old Bay Seasoning (for serving)

Method

  • Bring 4 quarts water and first 7 ingredients to a boil in a 12-quart stockpot.
  • Add potatoes; simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add corn and sausage; simmer 8 minutes.
  • Add shrimp, cover, and turn off heat.
  • Let shrimp sit 10 to 15 minutes to absorb flavor.
  • Drain liquid, and spread shrimp boil out on a newspaper-covered table.
  • Serve with baguette slices, lemon wedges, melted butter, and Old Bay seasoning.