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Low Country Boil

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 4 qt hot water
  • 1 red or yellow onion, cut into 4-6 wedges
  • 1 garlic bulb, halved
  • 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves [or 1 1/2 tsp dried]
  • 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, quartered
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ears corn husked, cut onto fourths
  • 14 oz andouille sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, deveined, peeled 
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted buter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot (about 12 quart) with 4 quarts water. Stir in onion, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and thyme. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. Add potatoes and season with salt (I use 1 Tbsp). Let cook until potatoes are about nearing tender, about 10 - 15 minutes.

  3. Add corn and continue to cook 3 minutes. Add sausage and cook 4 minutes longer.

  4. Gently stir in shrimp and cook until just opaque and pink, about 1 - 2 minutes.

  5. Drain mixture (you can reserve 1/4 cup of the broth if you'd like for serving). Spread over an extra large serving platter or a baking sheet.

  6. Drizzle with butter and lemon juice. Sprinkle with parsley, Old Bay seasoning and pepper to taste, and serve warm.