re: I need some cajuns’ advice on shrimp boil.

Buy some Louisiana fish fry brand seasoning and follow the directions exactly. Shrimp cook suprisingly quickly. The danger is in overcooking them….if you overcook, you can’t get them to peel. Cook corn, potatoes and smoked sausage separately, as that has to cook far longer than the shrimp. You’ll need a couple of pounds of head-off shrimp per person.

If you want to save a lot of hassle, go to the seafood section of your local grocery store. Buy a couple of pounds and have them steam the shrimp for you…order spicy seasoning. You’ll be suprised how good they are.