Louisiana Shrimp Boil: Easy Backyard Feast Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 gallon (3.8 liters) water
• 1 (3-ounce/85g) package crab boil seasoning (e.g., Zatarain's, Old Bay)
• 1 large yellow onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lemons, halved
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (e.g., Tony Chachere's)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra kick)
• 1 pound (450g) small red potatoes, halved or quartered if large
• 4 ears of corn, shucked and cut in half
• 1 pound (450g) smoked sausage (e.g., Andouille, Kielbasa), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 pounds (1.3kg) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tails on for flavour and presentation if you like!)
• Melted butter, for dipping (optional, but highly recommended!)
• Lemon wedges, for squeezing