Author Notes
Inspired by a recipe I saw floating around Facebook it is one of the easist and most enjoyed dishes I have made. excellent for a big crowd. I first tried it on our friends during a regular game night and everyone wanted to take some home for later! Definite winner! —Samlawali
Ingredients
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6 quarts
water
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2 tablespoons
seafood seasoning (I prefer Old Bay)
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1 tablespoon
cayenne powder
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1
large onion, roughly sliced
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4
bay leaves
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2
lemons, halved
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5 pounds
red potatoes, roughly cut into bite size pieces
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8
ears of sweet corn, cut into thirds (husks/silks removed)
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3
packages of smoked sausage/kielbasa cut into 1 inch pieces
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4 pounds
uncooked/fresh shrimp, peeled & deveined with tails on
Directions
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Fill very large pot (16 quart minimum) with water, seafood seasoning, cayenne, onion, lemons, and bay leaves over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
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Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
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Add corn and cook for another 10 minutes.
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Add smoked sausage cook for another 5-7 minutes.
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Add shrimp and cook until pink, approximately 5 minutes.
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Drain water, remove bay leaves and serve hot in a very large bowl or go traditional and pour onto a table covered in newspaper.
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