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Lowcountry boil with shrimp sausage corn and potatoes served on platter

Lowcountry boil

Lori Goodridge-Cribb

Ingredients
  

Lowcountry Boil

  • 2 pounds jumbo shrimp 21 to 25 per pound
  • 2 pounds red potatoes
  • 1 pound smoked sausage
  • 4 to 6 ears sweet corn halved
  • 1 large sweet onion quartered
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 8 to 12 quarts water depending on pot size

Cocktail Sauce

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

Lowcountry Boil

  • Quarter the onion. Chop the corn and sausage into roughly equal-sized pieces.
  • Fill a large pot three-quarters full with water. Add the onion, lemon and Old Bay seasoning, and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add the potatoes. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  • Add the corn and sausage and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for no longer than 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Use a spider strainer to remove all ingredients from the pot, then season with additional Old Bay to taste. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce and crusty bread.

Cocktail Sauce

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust horseradish, lemon juice or seasoning as desired. Chill until ready to serve.

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