Shrimp Boil

There are several versions of the famous "Frogmore Stew" but this is one that I have been making for ages. We call it "Company Stew" or "Shrimp Boil because it makes alot and is always enjoyed. I can't recall where I got this recipe, but it's my favorite. The garlic and lemons add and extra zip to this dish. Get out the napkins..... Note: The whole process-- start to finish -- takes 40 minutes. Follow with a green salad... then watermelon. Your Company will love this.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  quarts water
• 1⁄2 cup  Old Bay Seasoning (amount is correct)
• 3  medium onions, quatered from stem to root
• 4  garlic cloves, smashed
• 2  lemons, halved
• 4  lbs small red potatoes, scrubbed
• 2  lbs kielbasa, cut into 16 slices
• 4  yellow  corn on the cob, halved
• 4  ears white corn, halved
• 4  lbs  unpeeled shrimp (21-25 count)
•  salt
•  lemon wedge, to serve
•  melted butter, to serve

Directions

1. Place 3-quarts of water into a large kettle or stockpot. Add onions, garlic, Old Bay seasoning and salt to taste. Squeeze lemon juice into the stock, then toss lemon halves into the pot.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add potatoes and kielbasa; return to a boil. Cover pan partially with lid. Reduce heat and simmer, cooking until potatoes are just tender, 20 minutes.
3. Add corn; increase heat to medium-high and cook, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes longer.
4. Serve seafood, sausage and veggies on one or two large platters, with lemon wedges and small bowls of melted butter for dipping.