4 qt. water
2 lemons, quartered
2 onions, quartered
1 to 2 oz. special seasoning (Old Bay or Old Savannah)
2 bay leaves
2 pieces long sausage
2 potatoes, quartered
2 corn-on-cob
1 1/2 to 2 lb. shrimp (heads off, tails on)

Combine water, lemons, onions and seasonings; cook at a rolling boil for 15 minutes. Lower to medium boil; add sausage. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, then add potatoes. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, then add corn. Cook 15 to 20 minutes; add shrimp. Cook 1 to 3 minutes; drain and serve.