Easy Peasy Shrimp Boil

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes
• ¼ cup Old Bay Seasoning
• Kosher salt
• 2 lemons, divided
• 4 ears of corn, husked, each ear cut crosswise into quarters
• 2 pounds shell-on large shrimp, cut along back of shell, deveined

Step 1

Combine potatoes, ¼ cup Old Bay, several large pinches of salt, and 5 quarts water in a large stockpot.

Step 2

Cut 1 lemon in half crosswise and squeeze juice into pot, then toss in halves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are fork-tender, 20–25 minutes.

Step 3

Add corn to pot; increase heat to high and bring liquid back to a boil.

Step 4

Add shrimp, cover pot, and turn off heat. Poach shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Immediately pour entire contents of pot into a large colander to drain, then spread out corn, potatoes, and shrimp on a large rimmed baking sheet or sheets of newspaper; discard lemon halves.

Step 6

Sprinkle with more Old Bay and drizzle with oil. Cut remaining lemon into wedges and serve alongside for squeezing over.

Step 7

Grab a roll of paper towels and dig in!