Dolly Partons Shrimp Boil Food

SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water. Squeeze the lemon juice into the water and add the squeezed lemon halves. Add the Old Bay, garlic and onion. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes.
• Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and cook 5 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice along the back of each shrimp through the shells; remove the veins and rinse the shrimp. Add to the pot, cover and cook until the shrimp curl and are just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a large bowl. Add the butter and about 1 cup broth to the bowl and toss until the butter is melted. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter. Serve with the remaining broth, lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired.

DOLLY PARTON'S SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Bring a large kettle of water to a boil. If you're making enough for 8 people, about 5 quarts of water will work.
• Squeeze the lemons into the water and add the rinds, the garlic, bay leaves, Old Bay Seasoning, Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the potatoes to the pot, raise the heat, and return to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are not quite trender, about 10 minutes.
• Add the sausage and onions and return the pot to a boil.
• When the potatoes are almost fork-tender, add the corn and return to a boil.
• Add the shrimp and cook just 2 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
• Ladle 1/2 cup of the broth per person into a heatproof pitcher and drain the rest through a large colander, discarding the liquid and the bay leaves.
• Pour the reserved broth into a few bowls to set on the table for dipping.
• Arrange the shrimp, sausages, and vegetables on a large platter.
• Serve with melted butter, if desired.