Carolina Gold Shrimp Boil with Maritime Twist

Ingredients

In this adaptation, the original Carolina Gold Shrimp Boil is transformed into a Maritime delight by incorporating local ingredients and flavors. The addition of dulse seaweed infuses the dish with a unique umami taste, while the use of maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness that complements the seafood. These modifications give the dish a distinct Maritime character while still maintaining the essence of the classic shrimp boil. We alse have the original recipe for Carolina Gold, so you can check it out.

• 2 pounds (900g) shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 pounds (900g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound (450g) mussels, cleaned and debearded 1 pound (450g) mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 1 pound (450g) baby potatoes, halved 1 pound (450g) baby potatoes, halved
• 4 ears of corn, husked and cut into thirds 4 ears of corn, husked and cut into thirds
• 1 onion, quartered 1 onion, quartered
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 lemons, halved 2 lemons, halved
• 4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning 4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
• 2 tablespoons dulse seaweed flakes 2 tablespoons dulse seaweed flakes
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish Fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 4g, 0.5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 45g, 8g
• Protein: 35g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
2. 2.
   Add the potatoes, corn, onion, garlic, lemons, Old Bay seasoning, dulse seaweed flakes, and maple syrup to the pot.
3. 3.
   Cook for 10 minutes until the potatoes are slightly tender.
4. 4.
   Add the shrimp and mussels to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and the mussels have opened.
5. 5.
   Remove the pot from heat and drain the liquid.
6. 6.
   Season with salt to taste.
7. 7.
   Transfer the shrimp boil to a large serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley.
8. 8.
   Serve hot, family-style, with crusty bread on the side.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Shrimp — Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as they can become rubbery. Cook them just until they turn pink and opaque.
• Mussels — Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking, as they may be unsafe to eat.
• Dulse seaweed flakes — If you can't find dulse seaweed, you can substitute it with other seaweed varieties like nori or kombu.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of flavor, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the broth.
• Serve the shrimp boil with melted butter for dipping the seafood and vegetables.
• Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of Old Bay seasoning to suit your taste.
• Enhance the Maritime experience by serving the shrimp boil outdoors, picnic-style, on a sunny day.
• Leftovers can be used to make delicious seafood chowder the next day.

Serving advice

Serve the Maritime Shrimp Boil on a large platter lined with newspaper or parchment paper. Encourage guests to dig in with their hands, creating a fun and interactive dining experience. Provide plenty of napkins and bowls for discarded shells.

Presentation advice

Arrange the shrimp, mussels, potatoes, and corn in an attractive and rustic manner on the platter. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top for a pop of color. Serve the dish with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the seafood.