Low Country Boil
A communal feast packed with juicy shrimp, savory sausage, and crisp corn that embodies Southern hospitality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 4 ears of corn, halved
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Water
- Salt
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add the Old Bay seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the baby potatoes and let cook for about 10 minutes.
- Toss in the halved corn and sliced sausage, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Introduce the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink (about 3 minutes).
- Drain the mixture and pour it onto a table lined with newspapers or a platter.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for extra zing.
Notes
For the freshest taste, use wild-caught shrimp if available. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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