Basic Low Country Shrimp Boil

Name: Basic Low Country Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 5 pounds red potatoes; 8 ears corn on the cob, cut into 3 pieces each; 3 pounds smoked sausage, such as Polish or andouille; 8 pounds shell-on shrimp; 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning, or Zatarain's Crab Boil; 5 medium onions, quartered, optional

A classic low country boil combines shrimp, potatoes, corn, onions, and sausage for a flavorful, hearty meal.

⭐ 4.2 (34 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 16 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

In a large stock pot, bring enough water to a boil to just cover your ingredients.
Add red-skinned potatoes and cook for about 20 minutes.
Stir in corn on the cob, onions (if using), and sausages; add more water if needed to just cover all ingredients.
Add the shrimp to the pot, cover, and steam for about 5 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and pink.
Transfer shrimp to a serving bowl and arrange the vegetables and sausage on serving platters.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 592 kcal

Carbohydrate: 40 g

Cholesterol: 338 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 46 g

Saturated Fat: 9 g

Sodium: 3025 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 27 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g