Low Country Boil
Ingredients
The seafood and sausage
-
2
pounds
shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tails on)
-
2
pounds
crab legs and/or bodies
-
1
pound
smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, cut into 1 inch pieces
The vegetables
-
3
pieces
lemons, divided use
-
1/2
cup
Old Bay seasoning, plus more for garnish
-
6
cloves
garlic, smashed
-
1
piece
onion, peeled and cut into 6 pieces
-
1
pound
baby red potatoes, halved
-
4
ears
corn on the cob, cut into 3-4 inch pieces
The finishing touches
-
4
tablespoons
butter
-
2
tablespoons
chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cut 2 lemons into quarters and the remaining lemon into wedges for later use.
- Fill a large pot with 12-14 cups of water and add the quartered lemons, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and onion. Bring to a boil.
- Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes until just tender.
- Add the crab, corn, and sausage to the pot and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are pink and opaque.
- Drain the mixture, reserving 1 cup of the broth.
- Melt the butter and whisk it into the reserved broth, then pour it over the seafood mixture.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
479
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
45g
Sodium
1892mg
Cholesterol
450mg
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