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Marsh Girl Shrimp Boil

Name: Marsh Girl Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp; 4 ears corn, cut into pieces; 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced; 1 lb baby potatoes; 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning; Lemon wedges

This dish captures the essence of Kya's life on the North Carolina coast, where seafood like shrimp is abundant and central to her marshland existence.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 lbs shrimp
4 ears corn, cut into pieces
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
1 lb baby potatoes
2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
Lemon wedges

Instructions

1
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
2
Add Old Bay seasoning and baby potatoes. Cook for 10 minutes.
3
Add corn and sausage, cooking for another 5 minutes.
4
Finally, add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
5
Drain and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Serve this main while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!