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A vibrant shrimp boil platter, brimming with perfectly cooked shrimp, corn, and potatoes.

Proven way to grow a perfect 15-minute Shrimp Boil (without sausage)

This 15-minute shrimp boil is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic seafood feast without the added time of cooking sausage. It's perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs large shrimp
  • 1.5 lbs small red potatoes
  • 4 ears of corn cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 0.5 cup butter melted, for serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Serving Platter
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and halve the small red potatoes, then set them aside.
Cooking
  1. Fill a large pot with water, add Old Bay seasoning, and bring it to a rolling boil.
  2. Add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook for about 8-10 minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Add the corn to the pot with the potatoes and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  4. Finally, add the shrimp and minced garlic to the pot, cooking for only 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Carefully drain the water from the pot.
Serving
  1. Pour the shrimp, potatoes, and corn onto a large serving platter or a newspaper-covered table.
  2. Drizzle melted butter over everything and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the melted butter. If you don't have Old Bay, you can create your own blend with paprika, celery salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.