2-3tablespoonsOld Bay or seafood seasoning of choice
16ouncecan of beer
5cupswater
2tablespoonsmelted butter
2-3lemons
2-3dashes of hot sauce
Instructions
In a large pot bring water, beer, seasoning, bay leaf, smashed garlic clove and a few lemon wedges to a boil.
Break corn cobs into thirds and slice sausage into 1 inch thick pieces on the bias.
Add potatoes and sausage to boiling broth and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are almost fork tender.
Add corn and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
Fish out a few tablespoons of the cooking liquid and set aside. Strain the rest of the liquid out of the boil and discard.
Mix melted butter, a dash or two of hot sauce, a squeeze of lemon wedge and reserved cooking liquid to a small bowl for the dipping sauce.
Turn boil out directly onto brown butcher paper or the inside of a brown paper grocery bag that's been cut open and flattened. Dust with a little more old bay and garnish with more lemon wedges. Dig in with your hands and wash it down with an ice cold beer!