Brian's Shrimp Boil

2 lemons, halved
Old Bay Seasoning
5 cloves garlic, smashed
1 large red onion, quartered
2-3 tsp. dried thyme
1 pound baby red potatoes
4 ears fresh corn, snapped in half
1 1/4 lbs. large shrimp, unpeeled
2 tbls. butter
Sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
Hot sauce (optional)

Fill pot with 4 qts. water.  Squeeze lemon juice into water, and add squeezed lemon halves.  Add Old Bay Seasoning, garlic, onion, and thyme.  Cover and bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cook 5 minutes.  Add potatoes and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes (depending on the size of the potatoes).  Add corn and sausage and cook 5-7 minutes.  Add shrimp.  Cover and cook until they curl and are opaque, 2-3 minutes. 
Transfer to a dish with a little broth and melted butter.  Serve with hot sauce and lemon wedges.   

*I double this recipe for my family!