Low Country Boil Recipe

Name: Low Country Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer; 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges; 1 medium sweet onion, cut into wedges; 4 medium ears sweet corn, cut in half; 1/3 pound smoked chorizo or kielbasa, cut into 1-inch slices; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, deveined; 1 pound uncooked snow crab legs; Optional condiments: seafood cocktail sauce, lemon wedges and melted butter

Servings: persons

2 quarts water
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium sweet onion, cut into wedges
4 medium ears sweet corn, cut in half
1/3 pound smoked chorizo or kielbasa, cut into 1-inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, deveined
1 pound uncooked snow crab legs
Optional condiments: seafood cocktail sauce, lemon wedges and melted butter

1
In a stockpot, combine the water, beer, seafood seasoning and salt; add potatoes and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add corn and chorizo; simmer 10-12 minutes longer or until potatoes and corn are tender.
2
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat oil. Add the garlic, cumin, cilantro, paprika and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute.
3
Stir the shrimp, crab legs and garlic mixture into the stockpot; cook for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp and crab turn pink. Drain; transfer seafood mixture to a large serving bowl. Serve with condiments of your choice.

590

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts water, 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer, 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, 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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