Quick and easy grilled shrimp boil with large tiger prawns, fresh corn, baby potatoes, and sausage, is tossed in a classic seafood seasoning blend and fresh parsley and drenched in creamy melted butter. It’s buttery, garlicky and lemony. Tell me that doesn’t make your mouth water. If you like a good classic shrimp boil then you will love them grilled. Grilling just brings out more depth of flavor with a hint of smokiness to it and gives it a nice texture with those sought-after charred grill marks. Plus, it takes just 20 minutes to cook. Now that is something that I can get behind.
WHAT IS A SHRIMP BOIL?
- tiger prawns – you can also use jumbo shrimp. Any kind works as long as they are big. I removed the shells and the tail. You can leave them on, and peel the shell while eating, if that is what you prefer.
- old bay seasoning – this is my favorite spice blend to use, but any kind of seafood seasoning blend will work.
- fresh corn – remove the husks and cut crosswise into 2-inch slices
- potatoes – I used a combination of baby red potatoes, blue/purple potatoes and yellow potatoes. Since they are smaller, baby potatoes cook faster. I also sliced them in half to help.
- sausages – sliced into generous-sized pieces.
- lemon – quartered.
- garlic – 5 heaping cloves of garlic, crushed to bring out the flavor.
- butter – melted.
- parsley – freshly chopped parsley is best. You can also substitute with green onions.
- olive oil – for brushing on the grill to prevent the items from sticking.
You will also need tongs for grilling and an indoor grill pan (if you are not using an outdoor grill).
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST GRILLED SHRIMP BOIL
- Season the prawns. In a medium bowl, combine prawns and 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine the ingredients. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine corn, baby potatoes, sausage, lemon and garlic. Add in the seasoned shrimp. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon parsley, and remaining tablespoon of old bay seasoning. Toss together and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook on the grill. You can grill these on either a grill pan or an outdoor barbecue grill.
How to Cook on a Grill Pan
- Brush grill with olive oil and heat on medium-high heat.
- Add items on the grill, and gently brush the remaining butter on top. Grill for 5 minutes until you see some distinct grill marks.
- Then, reduce heat to medium, flip the items over, and add 1 cup of water. Cover with aluminium foil, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Serve with remaining chopped parsley on top and Old Bay seasoning.
How to Cook on a Barbecue Grill
- Brush grill with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Add items on the grill, and grill for a few minutes until you see some distinct grill marks.
- Remove items from the grill, and place into a large disposable aluminum tin, add in remaining butter, and cover with aluminum foil and seal the edges OR divide onto four 12-inch sheets of aluminum foil. Divide the remaining butter amongst them. Fold over to create a pocket and seal the edges by rolling them up).
- Place aluminum pan or foil packets on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with remaining chopped parsley on top and Old Bay seasoning.
HOW TO SERVE SHRIMP BOIL
Shrimp boil can be served as is, on its own. I like to serve it with some side dishes, especially if I am feeding a crowd. Some freshly baked French baguettes or sourdough bread pair really nicely with this. I also like to add something a little lighter like a fresh strawberry and avocado salad or summer corn salad on the side.