3 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons salt
1½ gallons water
2 pounds small- to medium-size new red potatoes, halved
2 pounds hot smoked sausage links, cut into 2-inch pieces
12 ears freshly shucked corn, cut into thirds
4 pounds fresh shrimp, unpeeled
Cocktail sauce (for the shrimp)
Melted butter (for the corn)
Sour cream (for the potatoes)
In a large stockpot bring water, Old Bay Seasoning and salt to a boil. Add potatoes and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add sausage and boil, 5 minutes. Adding corn, cook 5 minutes more. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink, 3 to 5 minutes. (Do not wait for water to come to a second boil.) Drain and serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.