Low-Country Boil - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 gallon water
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
8 garlic cloves, cut in halves
3 bay leaves
cayenne, to taste (very potent, so start with a pinch and increase to desired taste)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 lbs kielbasa or 1 1/2 lbs smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
12 small new potatoes, washed
4 carrots, scraped and cut into fourths
4 ears corn, husks removed and cut into thirds
12 small white onions, peeled
3 lbs shrimp, in shells
1 lemon, sliced
Garnish
chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot, and add the garlic and the seasonings to the water. Add Kielbasa, potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil and boil uncovered until vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes.
Add corn and onions and boil 5 minutes longer.
Add shrimp and lemon slices, and simmer until shrimp are done, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove lemon slices. Garnish with parsley, if desired.