Cajun Shrimp Boil

Have you ever had a shrimp boil for dinner? It's such a fun and unique meal idea that you family is sure to love. All of the yummy cajun flavors, the hearty potatoes and corn, there is just nothing not to get excited about. So throw some newspaper across your table and come join us for a cajun shrimp boil!

• Ingredients: 
• 2 lemons, cut in half
• 2 tablespoons ground bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons celery salt
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon lavender
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 8 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1 pound small red potatoes 
• 4 ears of corn cut in half
• 1 1/2 pound large gulf shrimp with shells
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions: Fill a large pot with water. Add your lemons, spices, garlic, and onion. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 3 minutes. Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until just tender (about 10 minutes) Add the corn and cook for 5 more minutes. Peel and deveine your shrimp, add to pot for about 2-3 minutes. Remove your shrimp and vegetables from the pot, but keep 1 cup of the broth in the pan. Add your butter to that broth until the butter melts. Serve the broth over the shrimp and veggies. You can serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce as well. 

There is something so wonderful about your entire family gathering around a big ol' shared plate for dinner. This dish is flavorful, filling, and oh so satisfying. Give it a try and put a taste of the south in your mouth. Bon Appetite!