Backyard shrimp fest recipe

Recipe ingredients

• 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 4 quarts water
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer, optional
• 8 medium red potatoes, cut in quarters
• 2 large sweet onions, cut in wedges
• 2 pounds lean smoked sausage, cut in 2-inch lengths
• 8 ears fresh corn, cut in half
• 4 pounds large shrimp in shells

Recipe method

• In an 8-quart pot, bring seasoning, salt, water and beer to a boil.
• Add potatoes and onions. Cook over high heat for 8 minutes.
• Add smoked sausage to potatoes and onions. Continue to cook on high for 5 minutes.
• Add corn to pot. Continue to boil for 7 minutes.
• Add shrimp in shells. Cook for 4 minutes.
• Drain cooking liquid.
• Pour contents of pot into several large bowls, shallow pails or mound on a paper-covered picnic table.
• Sprinkle with additional seasoning if desired.

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Backyard shrimp fest recipe