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Low Country Boil

Low Country Boil is a classic Southern dish with seasoned potatoes, kielbasa, corn, crab, and fresh shrimp served with garlic dipping sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 829 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Country Boil:
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 5 pounds baby new potatoes
  • 32 ounces cooked kielbasa sausage , sliced in 1" pieces
  • 4 ears yellow corn , cut into thirds
  • 5 pounds whole crab ,broken into pieces
  • 4 pounds fresh shrimp ,peeled and deveined (13-15 count)
  • 8 cups water

Instructions

Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce:
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  1. Add the butter, garlic, salt and paprika to a small saucepan on low heat.
  2. Let this melt slowly while you cook the boil.
  3. Once melted, stir well, cook an additional 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
Country Boil:
  1. To a very large stockpot on medium high heat add the Old Bay Seasoning and 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Use a steamer basket insert if you have one for your pot.
  2. Add in the potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add in sausage, corn and crab and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add in shrimp, cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Strain out the cooking liquid very well. It's easiest to just lift out the steamer basket and let it drain.
  6. Pour the contents onto an outdoor table covered with craft paper, paper grocery bags (inside side up) or newspaper (not preferred).
  7. Serve with beer, french bread slices and keep trash plates or bags around the table for discarded pieces of shell or corn cobs.
  8. When eating, drizzle with the melted garlic butter or use in a small cup as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 829kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 77g (154%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 449mg (150%) Sodium 1502mg (63%) Potassium 2101mg (60%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 761IU (15%) Vitamin C 46mg (51%) Calcium 229mg (23%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 829

% Daily Value*

Calories 829kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 77g 154%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 449mg 150%
Sodium 1502mg 63%
Potassium 2101mg 45%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 761IU 15%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 229mg 23%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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