Carolina Low Country Shrimp Boil Recipes

CAROLINA LOW-COUNTRY SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• In one large pot (one you would use to steam crabs or lobster) fill approximately 1/2 full with water.
• To pot add potatoes, sausage and lemons. Add 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning and crab boil package.
• Bring to a boil.
• Boil approx 10 minutes, add corn.
• Meanwhile melt 1 stick butter in other large pot.
• Add crushed garlic, beer, 1 tablespoon salt, 3-4 tablespoons pepper and approx 4 cups water.
• Bring to boil.
• You will add shrimp to this once pot the potatoes and corn are cooked. Only takes a few minutes (5-7) for them to turn pink once they hit the boiling water.
• While shrimp is boiling, drain potatoes and corn pot. Layering as you go, add 1/2 pound melted butter and generous sprinkles of more Old Bay seasoning in a large serving bowl.
• Should do about 4-5 times until this pot is empty. This adds great flavor!
• Drain shrimp pot. Place shrimp in large bowl. Sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning.
• Serve with garden salad, fresh bread, cocktail sauce, plenty of napkins and several bowls for de-shelling. Sometimes I use use several butter warmers with clarified butter, but it isn't a must. They taste great either way!
• Sweet iced tea and beer are typically the beverages for this meal.

LOW-COUNTRY BOIL

Steps:

• Fill a 7-gallon stockpot halfway with water (or use 2 large pots and divide the ingredients between them). Add the seasoning and bring to a rolling boil. Add the whole potatoes to the pot. Allow the water to return to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Add the onions and sausage. Bring the water back to a boil and cook 15 minutes. Add the corn, bring the water back to a boil and cook 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are done.
• Add the shrimp, bring the water back to a boil and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Drain through a colander; discard the liquid. Serve on newspaper or a platter.

DAVE'S LOW COUNTRY BOIL

Steps:

• Heat a large pot of water over an outdoor cooker, or medium-high heat indoors. Add Old Bay Seasoning to taste, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, and sausage, and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the corn and crab; cook for another 5 minutes, then add the shrimp when everything else is almost done, and cook for another 3 or 4 minutes.
• Drain off the water and pour the contents out onto a picnic table covered with newspaper. Grab a paper plate and a beer and enjoy!

LOWCOUNTRY SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Combine tomato juice, bay leaves, lemons, orange, Old Bay, salt, potatoes, and 2 gallons water in a large pot with a perforated basket; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are almost tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add corn and sausage. Cook until corn is tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Reduce to a simmer. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink and tails curl up, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully lift basket from pot, being mindful that residual boiling water drips out.
• Transfer to a newspaper-lined table or a large serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley and additional Old Bay. Serve with Burnt Lemon Aïoli and Cubanelle Pepper Butter alongside.