Description
This Low Country Shrimp Boil is a classic Southern seafood feast featuring extra large shrimp, tender red potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky kielbasa, all simmered in a flavorful broth seasoned with Old Bay, lemon, and garlic. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, this recipe delivers a delicious, comforting meal that captures the essence of coastal cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2-1/2 lbs. extra large shrimp, unpeeled
- 5 quarts water
- 1 (12 oz.) beer
- 1 bag shrimp and crab boil seasoning (usually found at the seafood counter)
- 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsps. kosher salt
- 2 lemons, juiced plus rinds
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 1-1/2 lbs. small red potatoes
- 4 large ears of corn, broken into smaller pieces
- 1 lbs. kielbasa, sliced
For Serving
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tsps. finely minced garlic
- Lemon wedges (optional)
- Cocktail sauce or spicy mayo (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Devein the extra large shrimp and set them aside on ice until ready to cook. This ensures your shrimp are clean and fresh for the boil.
- Make Broth: In a large stock pot, combine the 5 quarts of water, 12 oz. beer, shrimp and crab boil seasoning, 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, juice and rinds of 2 lemons, and quartered onion. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Cook Potatoes: Add the small red potatoes to the simmering broth and cook for 10 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Add Corn and Kielbasa: Toss in the broken pieces of corn and sliced kielbasa, continuing to cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Cook Shrimp: Finally, add the deveined shrimp to the pot and cook for about 3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are properly cooked.
- Drain and Toss: Drain the entire mixture, then gently toss the ingredients with the melted butter mixed with minced garlic to coat and enhance flavor.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp boil on a bed of newspapers for an authentic experience, with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauces such as cocktail sauce or spicy mayo, making for a festive and flavorful meal.
Notes
- For larger gatherings, double the recipe and cook in two batches, or use a large outdoor boil pot to prepare all at once.
- Refer to the original recipe post for expert tips, dairy-free or gluten-free adaptations, and variations to suit dietary preferences.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and can vary depending on ingredient brands and quantities.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
