I was trying to sell North Carolina health insurance to the staff at a small restaurant when a waitress in Nort Carolina snuck this very simple recipe to me.

INGREDIENTS:

* 3 ounce pkg crab boil
* 2 1/2 pounds smoked link sausage 1 or 2 flavors
* 12 ears fresh corn
* 3 to 4 lbs fresh shrimp unpeeled

PREPARATION:
Fill a large kettle with enough water to cover all ingredients. Add crab boil; boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut sausage into 2-inch lengths; add to water. Boil for 25 to 30 minutes. Break ears of corn in half; add to kettle; boil 10 minutes.
Add shrimp; boil 5 more minutes. Drain and serve immediately with sauce and melted butter.
Serves 12.