Low Country Boil

Dive into the ultimate Southern feast with this classic Low Country Boil, a one-pot wonder bursting with fresh, bold flavors. Perfect for casual gatherings, this recipe combines tender red potatoes, sweet corn on the cob, smoky sausage, and plump, shell-on shrimp, all cooked together in a savory broth infused with zesty seafood boil seasoning, garlic, onion, and fresh lemons. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish is traditionally served family-style, spread out on a newspaper-lined table for a rustic, hands-on dining experience. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with melted butter for dipping to take this meal to the next level. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving taste-of-the-coast comfort food, this Low Country Boil is the perfect way to bring people together.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Red potatoes
• 6 ears Corn on the cob
• 1.5 pounds Smoked sausage
• 2 pounds Large raw shrimp (shell-on)
• 0.5 cup Seafood boil seasoning (e.g., Old Bay)
• 1 large Onion
• 6 whole Garlic cloves
• 2 whole Lemons
• 0.25 cup Butter (optional for serving)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
• 6 quarts Water

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large stockpot with 6 quarts of water and bring it to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Add the seafood boil seasoning, onion (quartered), garlic cloves (smashed but whole), and lemons (halved and squeezed into the pot) to the boiling water. Stir well.

Step 3

Lower the heat to medium-high and add the red potatoes. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are just beginning to soften.

Step 4

While the potatoes cook, cut the corn cobs into thirds and the smoked sausage into 1-inch slices.

Step 5

Add the sausage and corn to the pot. Cook for another 7-8 minutes or until the corn is tender.

Step 6

Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-4 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

Step 7

Remove the pot from the heat and carefully drain the water. Use a large slotted spoon or strainer to remove the boiled ingredients.

Step 8

Serve the Low Country Boil family-style by spreading everything onto a clean, newspaper-lined table or large platter.

Step 9

Optionally, melt butter and drizzle it over the boil or serve it as a dipping sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(9227.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4957.1

Total Fat 236.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2322.2mg	0%
Sodium 20732.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 374.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.4g	0%
Total Sugars 66.8g
Protein 355.0g	0%

Vitamin D 38.1IU	0%
Calcium 1767.1mg	0%
Iron 34.9mg	0%
Potassium 10195.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 28.2%

Carbs: 29.7%