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Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil with Corn Recipe

Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil with Corn

This easy and quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil with Corn is perfect for gatherings, combining fresh shrimp, sweet corn, and a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil
  • 1 lb large shrimp deveined and shells removed
  • 4 ears corn cut into halves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon juiced

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the corn halves and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are tender. Remove the corn and set it aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same pot, reduce the heat to medium and melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in the Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute to let the spices bloom.
  4. Step 4: Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
  5. Step 5: Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp and corn, and toss everything together gently to combine.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

If you have any leftover garlic butter sauce, it's fantastic as a dip for bread or drizzled over rice!