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Low Country Boil Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into thick coins
  • 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1.5 lbs small red potatoes
  • 4 ears sweet corn, cut into thirds
  • 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 can (12 oz) light beer (optional)
  • Water, to cover
  • Melted butter, for serving

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water, beer, Old Bay, lemon, and garlic to a boil. Add potatoes and sausage; cook 15 minutes.
  2. Add corn; cook 5 minutes.
  3. Add shrimp; cook 2-3 minutes until pink and curled.
  4. Drain, dump onto newspaper or a platter, sprinkle with Old Bay, and serve with melted butter.

Notes

The beer is optional but adds a mellow flavor. If skipping, just use more water and an extra squeeze of lemon.