Description
Discover this zesty onion boil recipe that combines the flavors of yellow onions, smoked sausage, and corn for a delightful feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds small yellow onions, peeled
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ears of corn, husked and cut in half
- 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 lemon, halved
- 8 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 8 cups of water and bring it to a vigorous boil over high heat.
- Season the water with salt according to your preference.
- Once boiling, add the Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper, stirring well.
- Add the peeled onions and corn halves to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate the smoked sausage into the pot and continue boiling for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the sausage is warmed through.
- Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into the pot, then toss the lemon halves in for added zest.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Carefully drain the mixture and transfer it to a large serving dish or bowl.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For an extra spicy twist, consider adding sliced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the boiling water.
- You can swap the smoked sausage for shrimp or chicken; adjust the cooking time accordingly—shrimp will need about 3-5 minutes, while chicken will require 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: varies
Keywords: ONION BOIL RECIPE, Zesty Onion and Sausage Feast