Best Shrimp Steamer Pot with Sausage

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There are certain recipes that we feel fit the weather change. This Shrimp Steamer Pot with Sausage is one of those recipes as it makes us think of the beach. Served with some bread or hushpuppies, this meal will take you right to the coast.

We decided to try out a new beach a few years ago. Our travel plans had been cancelled and we really wanted to go on a trip. We decided to visit the Southern Shores in the Outer Banks. The time we spent there was wonderful in the house we rented. There were only a couple of problems, we weren’t going to restaurants at the time and the weather was only good about half the week.

My parents ended up joining us for a couple of nights at the end of the week and we were so glad for their company. The last night we were there, we were trying to figure out what we could do for dinner and decided to try out a Shrimp Steamer Pot for the first time. We had seen this on many of the to go menus and it was incredibly expensive! There were already steamer pots in the house so we decided to try for ourselves.

We went into Duck to a fresh fish market and bought some shrimp and in the parking lot there was a produce stand. There we bought sweet corn, red potatoes and an onion.

When we got home, we threw it all together and had an amazing dinner for the beach. It was a great memory and I always think of that when I make of this meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe is simple and easy to throw together. There is minimal chopping and prep and you add layers of flavor as it cooks.

Also, this meal is high protein and low fat. I use turkey rope sausage to cut back on fat and add delicious flavor. Shrimp is a high protein food as well.

How to make the Best Shrimp Steamer Pot with Sausage

First, make sure you have all your ingredients together. You will need a steamer pot to make this recipe or but a large pot with a strainer will work as well.

Next, get the water on the stove and get it to a rolling boil with the salt and Old Bay seasonings.

While the water is heating up, chop the onion into large chunks to place in the pot. If you need to chop your potatoes, do this now, too.

Add the onion and potatoes to the pot when the water starts to boil and cook for 10 minutes

Next, add in the corn and cook for another 7 minutes.

While you wait, cut the sausage into bite size coins and then place in the pot with the raw shrimp after the corn.

Lastly, the pot will be ready when the shrimp is cooked all the way through. This could take 3-5 minutes. Always check the shrimp because it will get rubbery if overcooked.

FAQs

Can I make a Shrimp Steamer Pot without a steamer?

Yes you can! The important thing here is you need to have a way to strain out the juices at the end. It helps to have a straining basket but it is not necessary. The shrimp will steam on the top of the other cooking food while the water steams up to the top.

How long do I need to steam shrimp?

When you cook shrimp, it is important to not overcook them. Shrimp should be steamed for anywhere from 3-5 minutes. Immediately take them off the heat when they are all pink.

Can I steam the shrimp with shells on?

This recipe calls for cooking peeled and deveined shrimp but, you can leave them on as well. It will make a messier meal but if you don’t feel like peeling, you don’t have to.

Can I make a Shrimp Steamer Pot without Old Bay?

When you make this meal, you can use whatever seasonings you want so you could eliminate the Old Bay if that is what you want. But, it does add a nice authentic flavor to the meal.

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