Spice Bundle For One Pot Shrimp Boil Food

SPICE BUNDLE FOR ONE-POT SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Lay a 10-inch (double-layer) square of cheesecloth on a clean work surface. Spoon spices into the center.
• Pressing firmly, roll a rolling pin over spice mixture until most of the seeds are cracked. Gather edges of cheesecloth together in the center, twist tightly, and tie securely with kitchen string. Trim ends with scissors, if necessary.

ONE POT SEAFOOD BOIL

Steps:

• In a large pot (5 qt) over medium heat saute onion in olive oil until light brown.
• add garlic, pepper flakes, pepper and salt, continue to saute for a few more minutes.
• Add wine and cook until reduced by half (about 20 to 30 minutes).
• Add broth.
• From this point cover tightly.
• Add potatoes and sausage, cook 10 minutes.
• Add corn and herbs, continue to cook until corn is tender but crunchy.
• Add seafood, starting with the items that take longest to cook.
• Serve immediately in large bowls.
• Serve with day or two old crusty bread (French etc.). You'll want to mop up all the juice.

ONE-POT SHRIMP BOIL WITH CORN AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring 5 quarts of water to a boil in a 10- to 12-quart pot. Squeeze lemon juice into water, then add the halves. Add onions, garlic, salt, and spice bundle. Reduce heat to a simmer; cover, and cook 10 minutes.
• Add potatoes to pot; return liquid to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are almost tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add corn; continue cooking 5 minutes more.
• Remove from heat. Stir in shrimp, submerging them completely. Cover, and let stand until shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Ladle 2 cups of broth into a glass measuring cup; drain the rest in a large colander, discarding liquid.
• Make spicy butter: In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and hot sauce to taste. Divide butter among small dishes or ramekins.
• Divide reserved broth among small bowls for dipping. Transfer shrimp and vegetables to a large platter, and serve with spicy butter, if desired.

SPICE BUNDLE FOR ONE-POT SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Lay a 10-inch (double-layer) square of cheesecloth on a clean work surface. Spoon spices into the center.
• Pressing firmly, roll a rolling pin over spice mixture until most of the seeds are cracked. Gather edges of cheesecloth together in the center, twist tightly, and tie securely with kitchen string. Trim ends with scissors, if necessary.