45 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
6Servings
—Rating
Spicy Thai-Inspired Shrimp Boil
40% authentic · Fusion (Thai-American)
A creative twist on the shrimp boil, infusing classic ingredients with the bold, aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine, including lemongrass, ginger, and chili.
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Ingredients
- Shrimp4 lbs, head-on, shell-on
- Smoked Sausage1.5 lbs, sliced
- Yellow Corn6 ears, husked and halved
- Red Potatoes2 lbs, quartered
- Lemongrass3 stalks, bruised and cut into 3-inch pieces
- Ginger2-inch piece, sliced
- Garlic1 head, halved crosswise
- Lime3, halved
- Waterenough to fill pot
- Salt1 tbsp
- Fish Sauce1/4 cup
- Soy Sauce2 tbsp
- Brown Sugar1 tbsp
- Red Chili Flakes1-2 tsp (or to taste)
- Cilantro1/2 cup, chopped (for garnish)
Steps
- 1
In a large pot, combine water, lemongrass, ginger, garlic halves, salt, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and red chili flakes. Bring to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add the potatoes. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until almost tender.
- 3
Add the corn and sausage. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the shrimp and lime halves. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- 5
Drain the pot, reserving some of the flavorful broth. Serve the boil immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro and extra lime wedges.
