Key West Shrimp Boil with Key Lime–Dijon Mustard Sauce
This shrimp boil combines beer, lemon and lime juices, seafood seasoning, garlic, cayenne and hot pepper sauce for shrimp with bright citrus flavor and a gentle-to-fiery kick. A creamy Key lime mustard sauce, made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lime juice and hot sauce, adds tangy richness and makes the dish well suited to serving as a lively appetizer or casual gathering meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Key West Shrimp Boil with Key Lime–Dijon Mustard Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 65
- Inflammatory
- 74
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the sauce: Stir mayonnaise, lime juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, and hot pepper sauce together in a bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mustard sauce for at least 2 hours.
- 3
Prepare the shrimp boil: Mix beer, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, garlic, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil and add shrimp.
- 4
Cook the shrimp just until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes; drain immediately.
- Calories 520.43 kcal High 26%
- Protein 47.54 g Good Source 95%
- Carbohydrate 8.14 g 3%
- Total Fat 26.33 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 3.89 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 381.74 mg High 127%
- Sodium 582.01 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 1.18 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.02 g --
- Added Sugars 1.14 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 175.87 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 758.92 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 6.87 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 16.62 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Key West Shrimp Boil with Key Lime Dijon Mustard Sauce is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 520.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Key West Shrimp Boil with Key Lime–Dijon Mustard Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Key West Shrimp Boil with Key Lime–Dijon Mustard Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 520.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Key West Shrimp Boil with Key Lime–Dijon Mustard Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Key West Shrimp Boil with Key Lime–Dijon Mustard Sauce healthy?
- Key West Shrimp Boil with Key Lime–Dijon Mustard Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 520.43 calories and 47.54 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 582.01 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.89 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Gluten, Mustard, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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