Low Country Shrimp Boil
A hearty seafood boil featuring shrimp, potatoes, corn and sausage, flavored with cajun seasoning and Old Bay.
20m
Prep Time
50m
Cook Time
8
Servings
Ingredients
4 quarts water
1/2 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
2 lemons, sliced in half
2 onions, quartered
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
2 pounds small red potatoes, washed
4 ears corn, shucked and cut in thirds
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
2 pounds large shrimp, deveined and peeled with tails on
Instructions
Step 1
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
Step 2
Add kosher salt, cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, lemons, onions, and garlic.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a boil again and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add the red potatoes and cook for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Add the corn and smoked sausage and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink.
Step 7
Using a slotted spoon, remove all ingredients from the pot and transfer them to a serving platter.
Step 8
Serve hot with extra Old Bay seasoning and melted butter, if desired.