Recipes and Cooking Shrimp and Sausage Boil Bring an easy-to-share platter of this favorite shrimp boil recipe to the table and everyone will be impressed. We call for smoked kielbasa or andouille sausage for this Cajun seafood boil since it's already cooked, that way you only have to worry about cooking until the shrimp is done without worrying about overcooked shrimp. Toss in the lemon halves last to squeeze over the shrimp and sausage boil for bright fresh flavor. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on April 19, 2022 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 60 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 90 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 3 ounce bag shrimp or crab boil 3 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning 2 ¼ - 3 pound small new potatoes 4 - 5 corn, husked and cut in 1-1/2- to 3-inch pieces 1 - 2 pound spicy smoked link sausage (kielbasa or andouille), diagonally sliced in 1-inch pieces 3 - 4 pound medium to large unpeeled shrimp (preferably heads on) 3 - 4 lemons, halved Snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley Garlic Mayonnaise and Cocktail Sauce (see recipe) Directions In a 12- to 16-quart pot bring 2 gallons water to boiling. Add shrimp or crab boil and Old Bay Seasoning; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add potatoes, a few at a time, allowing water to continue simmering. Simmer 7 to 10 minutes, until nearly tender. Add corn; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add sausage and shrimp. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until shrimp are opaque (do not overcook shrimp) and sausage is heated through; drain. Transfer to large platter. Add lemon halves and sprinkle parsley. Serve hot or within 1 hour of cooking. Pass Garlic Mayonnaise and Cocktail Sauce. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Tip Shrimp boil or crab boil (a common brand is Zatarain's) can be found in your grocery store's spice aisle in a bag or bottle. If you can't find the spice blend, you can sub additional Old Bay Seasoning. Cocktail Sauce In a bowl combine 1/3 cup chili sauce, 1/3 cup reduced-sugar ketchup, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, 2 teaspoons cider vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish, and 1 clove garlic, minced. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Makes about 3/4 cup. Garlic Mayonnaise In a small bowl stir together 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp. olive oil, and 3/4 cup mayonnaise. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 678 Calories 34g Fat 41g Carbs 53g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 678 % Daily Value * Total Fat 34g 44% Saturated Fat 11g 55% Cholesterol 339mg 113% Sodium 1356mg 59% Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Total Sugars 5g Protein 53g Vitamin C 57.3mg 287% Calcium 141.4mg 11% Iron 6.5mg 36% Potassium 1418mg 30% Folate, total 56.4mcg Vitamin B-12 2.7mcg Vitamin B-6 1mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.