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Low Country Shrimp Boil Recipe

August 11, 2026

This fun meal is sure to feed a crowd on your next adventure!

Low Country Shrimp Boil Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 1 yellow onion, peeled and quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • ½ cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 bottle lager beer, optional
  • 2 pounds petite red potatoes
  • 2 pounds smoked andouille or kielbasa
  • 8 ears fresh corn, halved
  • 4 pounds fresh or thawed unpeeled jumbo shrimp

For serving:

  • 1-2 cups butter, melted
  • 1-2 baguettes, sliced
  • 1 jar cocktail sauce
  • 2-3 lemons, cut into wedges
  • 1-2 rolls paper towels

Directions:

1. Fill a large stockpot about 2/3 of the way with hot water and place on your grill (or stovetop).
2. Add lemons, onion, garlic, Old Bay and beer (if using) and bring to a rolling boil.
3. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Add sausage and corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Add shrimp and cook for another 2-4 minutes, until shrimp turn pink.
6. Drain liquid from pot and pour all the ingredients onto a table lined with butcher paper or newspaper.
7. Serve with melted butter, bread, cocktail sauce and lemons and dig in!


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