Low Country Boil
A classic Southern dish perfect for gatherings, featuring shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes boiled together with spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 ears of corn, cut in halves
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon, halved
- Water
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil and add Old Bay seasoning and halved lemon.
- Cook the baby potatoes for about 10 minutes.
- Add the sliced smoked sausage and corn halves, boiling together for another 5 minutes.
- Toss in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the pot and serve the Low Country Boil on a large platter.
Notes
Serve with melted butter for dipping and plenty of napkins! A fresh garden salad or coleslaw complements the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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