Shellfish Boil, New Orleans Style

a shrimp boil.
a great cookout favorite – a shrimp boil.

Large shrimp defrosting before they're cooked

kielbasa and potatoes and spices ready for the pot
shellfish pot – kielbasa and potatoes and spices ready for the pot

This recipe is a great one pot cook out dish that feeds many.

1 box-bag Zatarain’s shrimp, crawfish, crab boil
2-4 LBS shellfish, such as shrimp, crawfish or crab
1 large onion, quartered
12 small red potatoes
12oz-16oz pkg kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced into 2-3  inch pieces
6 ears of corn, husked and broken in half
about 3 quarts of water
Old Bay seasoning

Directions:
Put the water, potatoes, seasoning bag and onion in a large pot big enough to accommodate all of the above ingredients. Bring to a simmer and add the sausage and corn. Cook until the potatoes are tender. Add the shellfish and bring to a boil. Cook only until the shellfish turns color. Sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning to your liking. It’s ready to serve in about 3-5 mins.