Low Country Boil Recipe

Name: Low Country Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 quarts water; 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (I prefer Old Bay); 1 tablespoon cayenne powder; 1 large onion, roughly sliced; 4 bay leaves; 2 lemons, halved; 5 pounds red potatoes, roughly cut into bite size pieces; 8 ears of sweet corn, cut into thirds (husks/silks removed); 3 packages of smoked sausage/kielbasa cut into 1 inch pieces; 4 pounds uncooked/fresh shrimp, peeled & deveined with tails on

Servings: persons

6 quarts water
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (I prefer Old Bay)
1 tablespoon cayenne powder
1 large onion, roughly sliced
4 bay leaves
2 lemons, halved
5 pounds red potatoes, roughly cut into bite size pieces
8 ears of sweet corn, cut into thirds (husks/silks removed)
3 packages of smoked sausage/kielbasa cut into 1 inch pieces
4 pounds uncooked/fresh shrimp, peeled & deveined with tails on

1
Fill very large pot (16 quart minimum) with water, seafood seasoning, cayenne, onion, lemons, and bay leaves over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
2
Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
3
Add corn and cook for another 10 minutes.
4
Add smoked sausage cook for another 5-7 minutes.
5
Add shrimp and cook until pink, approximately 5 minutes.
6
Drain water, remove bay leaves and serve hot in a very large bowl or go traditional and pour onto a table covered in newspaper.

1065

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 quarts water, 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (I prefer Old Bay), 1 tablespoon cayenne powder, 1 large onion, roughly sliced, and more.

Yes, Low Country Boil falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low Country Boil

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