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A vibrant shrimp boil platter, brimming with perfectly cooked shrimp, corn, and potatoes.

15-minute Shrimp Boil (without sausage)

This incredibly fast and easy shrimp boil recipe delivers a savory, satisfying meal in just 15 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner or quick gathering. It's packed with tender shrimp, sweet corn, and hearty potatoes, all infused with a delightful blend of seasonings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1.5 lbs small red potatoes, halved
  • 4 ears of corn, shucked and halved
  • 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large stockpot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil and add Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and the halved lemon.
  2. Add the halved red potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Stir in the corn halves and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing them to become tender-crisp.
  4. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot and cook for only 2-3 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Carefully drain the entire contents of the pot into a large colander, discarding the lemon halves.
  6. Transfer the shrimp, potatoes, and corn to a large serving platter or bowl, and drizzle generously with melted butter before serving immediately.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the boiling water. Fresh parsley can be added as a garnish just before serving.