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Low Country Boil

A beloved Southern tradition that features shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes in a flavorful broth, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 pounds of large shrimp deveined
  • 1 pound of smoked sausage sliced
  • 1.5 pounds of small potatoes halved
  • 4 ears of fresh corn cut into thirds
  • 1/4 cup of Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • Water enough to fill the pot
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot (at least 5-7 quarts)
  • Colander
  • Large spoon for stirring
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving platter or newspaper for serving

Method
 

  1. Start by washing and chopping all your ingredients.
  2. Fill your large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil.
  3. Add the halved potatoes to the boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced sausage to the pot and let it cook with the potatoes.
  5. Stir in the Old Bay seasoning and minced garlic.
  6. After 5 minutes, add the corn pieces to the pot.
  7. Finally, add the shrimp and squeeze in the lemon juice, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  8. Drain the pot using a colander and transfer everything to a serving platter.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or sides like coleslaw and potato salad for a complete meal.