Old Bay Shrimp Fest

Prepare this one-pot shrimp fest for easy, summertime entertaining! Shrimp, smoked sausage, potatoes, corn and onions are perfectly seasoned with OLD BAY Seasoning.

Makes 8 large servings.

1/2 cup OLD BAY® Seasoning
2 tablespoons salt
4 quarts water
1 can (12 ounces) beer (optional)
8 medium red potatoes, quartered
2 large sweet onions, cut into wedges
2 pounds lean smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch lengths
8 ears fresh corn, broken in half
4 pounds large shrimp in shells

Bring Old Bay, salt, water and beer to boil in 8- to 12-quart pot on high heat. Add potatoes and onions; cook 8 minutes.

Add smoked sausage to pot; cook 5 minutes. Add corn; cook 7 minutes. Add shrimp in shells; cook 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

Drain cooking liquid. Pour contents of pot into several large bowls, shallow pails or mound on paper-covered picnic table. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay, if desired.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of ©2008 McCormick & Co., Inc.