Low Country Boil
Dive into the ultimate Southern feast with this classic Low Country Boil, a one-pot wonder bursting with fresh, bold flavors. Perfect for casual gatherings, this recipe combines tender red potatoes, sweet corn on the cob, smoky sausage, and plump, shell-on shrimp, all cooked together in a savory broth infused with zesty seafood boil seasoning, garlic, onion, and fresh lemons. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish is traditionally served family-style, spread out on a newspaper-lined table for a rustic, hands-on dining experience. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with melted butter for dipping to take this meal to the next level. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving taste-of-the-coast comfort food, this Low Country Boil is the perfect way to bring people together.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Red potatoes
- 6 ears Corn on the cob
- 1.5 pounds Smoked sausage
- 2 pounds Large raw shrimp (shell-on)
- 0.5 cup Seafood boil seasoning (e.g., Old Bay)
- 1 large Onion
- 6 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 whole Lemons
- 0.25 cup Butter (optional for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
- 6 quarts Water
Instructions
Fill a large stockpot with 6 quarts of water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Add the seafood boil seasoning, onion (quartered), garlic cloves (smashed but whole), and lemons (halved and squeezed into the pot) to the boiling water. Stir well.
Lower the heat to medium-high and add the red potatoes. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are just beginning to soften.
While the potatoes cook, cut the corn cobs into thirds and the smoked sausage into 1-inch slices.
Add the sausage and corn to the pot. Cook for another 7-8 minutes or until the corn is tender.
Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-4 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Remove the pot from the heat and carefully drain the water. Use a large slotted spoon or strainer to remove the boiled ingredients.
Serve the Low Country Boil family-style by spreading everything onto a clean, newspaper-lined table or large platter.
Optionally, melt butter and drizzle it over the boil or serve it as a dipping sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.3 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.0 g | 475% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2322 mg | 774% | |
| Sodium | 20732 mg | 901% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.0 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.4 g | 201% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.8 g | ||
| Protein | 355.0 g | 710% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1767 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 34.9 mg | 194% | |
| Potassium | 10195 mg | 217% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
