The Original “Old Bay Shrimp Boil”
Does anything spell “Summer” like a shrimp boil? And the best part is…everything on the menu is naturally gluten free! I used the “Old Bay” recipe and tweaked it just a bit which I listed below, but the basic recipe is what you’ll follow (click the link above).
The idea came from a good friend who told me about her “Dump Dinner” they made at the cabin on the 4th of July weekend. A shrimp boil is usually for a large group of people, but I scaled it down to dinner for two and the result is the picture above. So, don’t wait for an occasion to have this classic Summer Time feast, it’s easy and delicious!
Changes Made
- Scale down to number of people…yes even two!
- Use gluten free beer – (like Redbridge)
- Added Emeril’s Original Essence for added Cajun flavor
- Added 5 cloves of garlic – peeled and smashed
- Added Andouille Sausage, cut into 1 1/2″ wedges
- Added 1/2 fresh lemon to broth
- Used Yukon Gold Potatoes instead of Red
- Added 1 Tbsp sugar to broth
- Used peeled and deveined shrimp instead of unpeeled (only because I had them…more flavorful if you use in shells).
