Old Bay® Shrimp Fest recipe

8 servings

1/2 cup Old Bay® Seasoning

2 tablespoons salt

4 quarts water

1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer (optional)

8 red potatoes, quartered

2 large sweet onions, cut in wedges

2 pounds lean smoked sausage, cut in 2-inch lengths

8 ears fresh corn, broken in half

4 pounds large shrimp in shells

In an 8-quart pot, bring Old Bay, salt, water and beer to a boil.

Add potatoes and onions; cook over high heat for 8 minutes.

Add smoked sausage to potatoes and onions; continue to cook on high for 5 minutes.

Add corn to pot; continue to boil for 7 minutes.

Add shrimp in shells, cook for 4 minutes.

Drain cooking liquid.

Pour contents of pot into several large bowls, shallow pails or mound on a paper-covered picnic table.

Sprinkle with additional Old Bay if desired.