Old Fashioned Low Country Boil Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Low Country Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb snow crab legs (or your choice of crab); 2 lb medium sized shrimp; 2 lb sausage (andouille, spicy your choice); 2 lb small red potatoes; 8 corn on the cob (fresh if possible but frozen is fine); 2 loaf French bread; 2 stalks of celery, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 clove garlic, roughly chopped; 1 packages shrimp, crawfish, crab boil; 2 tbsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb snow crab legs (or your choice of crab)
2 lb medium sized shrimp
2 lb sausage (andouille, spicy your choice)
2 lb small red potatoes
8 corn on the cob (fresh if possible but frozen is fine)
2 loaf French bread
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, roughly chopped
1 packages shrimp, crawfish, crab boil
2 tbsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1
In a large stock pot, fill halfway with water.
2
Add onions, garlic, celery, cayenne pepper, and bring to boil
3
Rinse shrimp and crab.
4
Set aside.
5
Wash red potatoes.
6
If they are small enough add whole to boiling water.
7
Otherwise slice in half.
8
Boil for 10 minutes.
9
Slice ears of corn into two or three chunks.
10
Add to potatoes in boiling water.
11
Boil for 10 minutes.
12
Add seasoning bag to boiling water.
13
Slice sausage into chunks.
14
Add to water.
15
Reduce heat.
16
Cook for 6 minutes.
17
Add crab legs to pot.
18
Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
19
The crab legs should really just be heating up.
20
Adjust the time based on their size.
21
Add shrimp to pot.
22
Cover and cook till pink and the shrimp have separated from their shells.
23
Slice french bread.
24
Butter and broil until lightly browned.
25
Serve immediately with boil.
26
At this point you can remove pot from direct heat and let food absorb more of the flavors from the water, or serve immediately.
27
Serve with hot sauce, lemons, and butter.

639

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb snow crab legs (or your choice of crab), 2 lb medium sized shrimp, 2 lb sausage (andouille, spicy your choice), 2 lb small red potatoes, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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.

Old Fashioned Low Country Boil

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