Florida Shrimp Boil with OLD BAY®
Written by OLD BAY®   

Source: http://www.oldbay.com/OLD_BAY_news_article3.php

Chefs Rob Wickner and Delroy Powell, from Tampa's beloved Catch Twenty-Three restaurant, infuse this "Floribbean" boil with signature Latin flavors and Caribbean influences.

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts water (16 cups)
  • 1/2 cup OLD BAY Seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped habanero chile pepper (1/2 chile pepper)
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 2 large chayote squash, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
  • 3 ears fresh corn, shucked and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 large Spanish onions, peeled and sliced
  • 4 ribs celery, sliced diagonally
  • 2 pounds unpeeled jumbo shrimp (21 to 25 count)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Preparation

  1. 1. Bring water, OLD BAY Seasoning, garlic, bouillon cubes and chile to boil in 12-quart stockpot on medium-high heat. Boil 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in sweet potatoes, chayote, corn, onions and celery. Return to boil. Boil 10 minutes. Add shrimp and bell pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.
  3. Drain cooking liquid. Pour contents of pot into large serving bowl or platter. Garnish with lemon slices.

Yield

Makes 6 large servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
 
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