Description
Ina Garten’s southern shrimp boil brings coastal Carolina flavors to home kitchens with fresh seafood and zesty seasonings. Quick and flavorful ingredients combine for a festive meal that delights guests who crave authentic Southern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) large (16 to 20-count) shrimp in the shell
- 1 pound (454 g) smoked kielbasa, sliced ½-inch-thick diagonally
- 3 ears corn, husked and cut crosswise in 1½-inch chunks
- 1 pound (454 g) small (1-inch diameter) Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 2 lemons
- ¼ cup (4 tbsps) good olive oil
- 2 ½ tbsps minced fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Calibrate oven to 220°C / 425°F, positioning rack in central position for uniform heat distribution.
- Potato Foundation: Slice potatoes into uniform chunks, positioning them cut-side down in a spacious roasting pan. Lavishly coat with olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to ensure maximum flavor infusion and crispy texture.
- Vegetable and Sausage Integration: After 12 minutes of initial potato roasting, flip potatoes and introduce sliced kielbasa and corn coated with olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Distribute ingredients evenly to promote consistent cooking.
- Shrimp Incorporation: Toss shrimp in olive oil, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring complete coverage. Delicately arrange shrimp throughout the roasting pan after corn and kielbasa have roasted for 10 minutes.
- Final Roasting Stage: Continue cooking for 10-15 minutes, rotating shrimp midway to guarantee uniform doneness. Watch for shrimp to transform into opaque, slightly curled indicators of perfect preparation.
- Finishing Touches: Extract pan from oven, embellish with freshly chopped parsley and a vibrant citrus squeeze of lemon juice to elevate overall flavor profile.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer to generous serving bowls, accompanied by additional lemon wedges and a shell discard vessel for an elegant dining experience.
Notes
- Perfectly Preheat: Precise 425°F temperature ensures crispy edges and even roasting for potatoes, corn, and shrimp.
- Strategic Layering: Arrange ingredients strategically with cut-side down and single-layer placement to maximize caramelization and flavor development.
- Timing is Critical: Add ingredients progressively to prevent overcooking and ensure each component reaches optimal texture and doneness.
- Fresh Finishing Touches: Bright lemon juice and chopped parsley elevate the dish’s flavor profile, adding freshness and vibrant color to the Southern-style seafood boil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg