Shrimp Boil

Back in August, Derek officially finished up with his Master's and my dad was promoted to a Vice President with his company.  I saw a recipe for a Shrimp Boil earlier in the summer and have really wanted to do it.  These celebrations seemed like a perfect opportunity!  We had SO much fun, it was so very easy, and I highly recommend it!  I picked up some hush puppies from our local seafood restaurant, which was a perfect touch.  Just spread out the newspaper and dig in!  No plates or utensils required :) 

Shrimp Boil

4 quarts water (16 cups)

1 can beer

1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning

8 medium red potatoes, quartered

2 large onions, cut into wedges

2 lbs lean smoked sausage, cut into 2 inch pieces

8 ears of corn, halved (frozen works well)

4 lbs unpeeled jumbo shrimp

Bring water, beer, and Old Bay to a boil in a 12 qart stockpot.  Add potatoes and onions; cook 8 minutes.  Add sausage; cook 5 minutes.  Add corn; cook 7 minutes.  Stir in shrimp; cook 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.  Drain liquid and pour onto newspaper.  Enjoy!

The boys enjoying crabs as an appetizer

Shrimp boil

To finish it all off, we had ice cream sandwich cake for dessert - most amazing thing ever.

heaven in dessert form