Description
Louisiana coastal flavors mingle in this irresistible slow cooker shrimp boil, delivering a mouthwatering one-pot meal that brings the Gulf Coast straight to your kitchen. Succulent shrimp, tender corn, spicy sausage, and baby potatoes swim in a zesty seasoned broth you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
- 2 ears of corn (shucked and cut into thirds)
- 1 onion (peeled and quartered)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth or seafood broth
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped (for garnish))
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by creating a flavorful base with baby potatoes, corn pieces, sausage slices, onion quarters, and minced garlic, generously seasoning with Old Bay for a robust coastal taste.
- Gently pour chicken broth over the layered ingredients, ensuring the liquid just covers the components to maintain moisture and infuse flavors during cooking.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and allow the mixture to simmer for 4-5 hours, creating tender potatoes that can be easily pierced with a fork.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, introduce peeled shrimp into the slow cooker, delicately stirring to submerge them completely in the aromatic broth.
- Continue cooking on low for an additional 20-30 minutes until the shrimp transform into a vibrant pink color and reach perfect doneness.
- Carefully extract all ingredients using a slotted spoon, transferring them to a large serving platter that showcases the colorful seafood medley.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley across the dish, complemented by side offerings of extra Old Bay seasoning, zesty lemon wedges, and rich melted butter for an interactive dining experience.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your slow cooker boil.
- Layer ingredients carefully to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor infusion throughout the dish.
- Use a digital meat thermometer to check shrimp doneness, ensuring they reach 145°F without overcooking.
- Swap chicken broth with seafood stock or water with added clam juice for an extra oceanic flavor profile.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning quantity based on personal spice preference, starting with less and adding more to taste.
- Prevent shrimp from becoming rubbery by adding them late in the cooking process and monitoring cooking time closely.
- Transform this recipe into a low-carb version by replacing potatoes with cauliflower florets or reducing potato quantity.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing ingredients the night before and storing them in the refrigerator for quick morning assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg