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The Ultimate Low Country Boil Recipe: A Taste of Southern Sunshine!

Discover the best Low Country Boil recipe! This classic Southern seafood feast is packed with shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Perfect for gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Course: Seafood
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon water
  • 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning or your favorite crab boil seasoning
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
  • 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound smoked andouille sausage cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 ears of corn husked and broken into halves
  • 2 pounds small red potatoes quartered
  • 1 large yellow onion quartered
  • 3 lemons halved
  • Optional: 1 pound smoked kielbasa sausage cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Optional: 1 pound snow crab legs or king crab legs

Method
 

  1. In a very large stockpot (at least 12-quart), combine the water, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Add the quartered red potatoes and onion to the boiling water. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost fork-tender.
  3. Add the smoked andouille sausage (and kielbasa, if using) and the corn halves to the pot. Continue to boil for another 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp (and crab legs, if using) to the pot. Cook for just 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the crab legs are heated through. Do not overcook the shrimp!
  5. Carefully drain most of the liquid from the pot, leaving just enough to keep the ingredients moist. You can use a slotted spoon to remove the ingredients or carefully tilt the pot and drain.
  6. Arrange the Low Country Boil directly onto a newspaper-covered table or large platters. Garnish with the halved lemons.