Low Country Boil
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
20 mins
-
Total Time
30 mins
-
Servings
6
-
Calories
479 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Low Country Boil
Description
The Low Country Boil is a hearty seafood and sausage dish combining shrimp, crab, kielbasa-style smoked sausage, red potatoes, and corn on the cob. These ingredients are cooked in a large pot of water seasoned with Old Bay, lemon, garlic, and onion. The cooking times are staggered to ensure everything reaches just the right tenderness, with shrimp added last for a quick cook to prevent toughness.
The seafood and vegetables absorb the savory, citrusy broth layered with spices, resulting in a balanced flavor profile. After draining, a broth enriched with melted butter is whisked back over the cooked ingredients to add richness and moisture.
Garnishing with chopped parsley and lemon wedges adds freshness and acidity, helping to cut through the rich butter and seasoning. This dish is typically served communal style and enjoyed immediately to take advantage of the tender textures and vibrant flavors.
Choosing large shrimp and thawing seafood properly contributes to the best results. Leaving shrimp tails on can make them easier to handle and eat.
Ingredients
- 3 lemon divided use, plural
- 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning plus more for garnish
- 6 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 onion peeled and cut into 6 pieces
- 1 pound red potatoes halved, baby
- 4 ears corn cut into 3-4 inch pieces, on the cob
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined (leave tails on)
- 2 pounds crab legs and/or bodies
- 1 pound smoked sausage such as kielbasa, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cut 2 of the lemons into quarters. Cut the remaining lemon into wedges and reserve the wedges for later use.
- Fill a large pot with 12-14 cups of water. Place the 2 quartered lemons in the water along with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic and onion. Bring to a boil.
- Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until just tender.
- Add the crab, corn and sausage and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque.
- Drain the shrimp mixture from the pot, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
- Melt the butter and whisk it into the reserved broth. Pour the broth over the shrimp and crab mixture.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning to taste, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose large jumbo shrimp (16-20 count) for the best texture and flavor.
- Any type of crab such as Dungeness, blue crab, or snow crab works well; thaw frozen seafood before cooking.
- Cooking shrimp with tails on makes them easier to eat; you can remove the shells leaving just the tails intact.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 450mg | 150% |
| Sodium | 1892mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 923mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 48.4mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 7.3mg | 41% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
