How to Win Summer: Shrimp Boil Cooler Hack

Hack your cooler to cook a shrimp boil fit for any summer party. Subscribe ► http://foodtv.com/YouTube Get the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/367M9zQ Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Cooler Shrimp Boil Total: 1 hr Active: 25 min Yield: 6 to 8 servings Level: Easy Ingredients Shrimp Boil: One 12-ounce bottle lager or pale ale 2 lemons, halved 1/2 cup seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay 10 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 1/2 bunch fresh thyme (about 10 to 12 sprigs) 1 1/2 pounds small fingerling potatoes 6 ears corn, shucked and broken in half 1 pound precooked andouille sausage links, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 pounds extra-large or jumbo (16/20) unpeeled shrimp Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Hot Sauce Butter: 1 stick unsalted butter 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot Juice of 1/2 lemon Kosher salt Directions Special equipment: a 24- to 28-quart BPA-free cooler with a spout For the shrimp boil: Pour the beer into a very large pot and add 8 quarts cold water. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon halves, then toss them in. Add the seafood seasoning, garlic and thyme and bring to a simmer. Add the potatoes and cook until they are just tender on the outside but still crunchy within, 6 to 7 minutes. Drop the corn and andouille into a 24- to 28-quart BPA-free cooler with a spout. Pour the potatoes and seasoned water over the top and tightly shut the lid. Let sit 10 minutes. Add the shrimp and shut the lid again. Let sit 10 to 12 minutes more. For the hot sauce butter: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the hot sauce, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Drain the shrimp boil and serve with the hot sauce butter. Garnish with parsley. Copyright 2017 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ► FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ► WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #FoodNetwork How to Win Summer: Shrimp Boil Cooler Hack | Food Network https://youtu.be/MRctuJdgJzM