Lazy Low Country Boil (peeled, deveined shrimp)

A lazy Low-Country Boil is a tasty one-pot meal that’s great for a simple summer dinner. It’s full of flavor, fun to serve, and easy to make. This meal feels like a special occasion, but it’s actually very easy to cook. You just add seasoning, sausage, potatoes, corn, and shrimp to one big pot and let everything cook together. It’s a casual, hearty dish that’s perfect for feeding a group.

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According to National Fisherman, low country boil, also called Frogmore Stew, Beaufort boil, or Beaufort Stew, is a classic southern recipe and seafood dish containing ingredients found in the low-lying areas of South Carolina’s coast. Locals from different regions debate the dish’s true name.

A traditional South Carolina seafood boil comprises red potatoes, sweet corn, andouille sausage, and a mix of seasonings such as Old Bay, along with white or brown shrimp, depending on the season. While the recipe may vary, most agree that enjoying this dish with family and friends is the best way to savor it.

This lazy low-country boil is perfect for summer dinners, family get-togethers, beach trips, or relaxed parties. I like that everything cooks in one pot, and the flavors come together as it simmers. The seasoned broth gives the potatoes, corn, sausage, and shrimp lots of taste.

It is also easy to scale up for a crowd. Just make sure you have a large enough stock pot if you decide to double the recipe.

I call it “lazy” because I have recently started making it with already peeled and deveined shrimp. That genius idea and this entire recipe, actually, is from my sweet mom.

Making it this way has several benefits.

1. It lessens the smell a TON. I don’t know why, but cooking shrimp in the shell is WAY stinkier. And having to remember to take the trash out after the shrimp had been eaten is kind of a big deal. If you have even forgotten to do this and the shells sit in your house overnight, I bet you remember what it smelled like the next day.
2. Your family and friends will not have to dirty their hands to peel the shrimp. I am sure they will thank you for that! It is a lot less messy and more fun to eat when you don’t have to work quite so hard.
3. If you BUY the shrimp already peeled and deveined, it will save you a lot of time. Yes, they are more expensive. But WORTH. IT. In my humble opinion.

What Kind Of Shrimp Works Best?

• Wild-caught Gulf shrimp
• Fresh over frozen
• Peeled and deveined

If you live closer to the coast, this will be easier to find. For this batch, I compromised and got frozen, wild-caught, peeled, and deveined ones (thaw them first!). And it was delicious!

And if you do want to make it the traditional way with shell-on shrimp, knock yourself out! You can still totally use this recipe. The shrimp may need to cook ever so slightly longer. And do NOT forget to take out the trash.

Corn and potatoes make a great side dish, and they cook right in the pot with everything else, which gives them great flavor!

Tools Used to Make Lazy Low Country Boil

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• I used this Cuisinart 8 quart stock pot. If you double the recipe, you will need a bigger pot, like this 4-gallon stock pot.
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups

How to make a lazy low country boil

First, gather your ingredients.

Ingredients

For best taste, always use the highest quality ingredients you have access to. 

To make this lazy Low Country Boil, you will need the following ingredients:

• Crab boil seasoning
• Onion
• Celery
• Salt
• Hot sauce
• Garlic
• Apple cider vinegar
• Worcestershire sauce
• Polish sausage
• Small red potatoes
• Corn
• Shrimp

There are plenty of easy ways to change up this recipe. Try smoked sausage, andouille, or turkey sausage instead of Polish sausage. For more spice, add extra hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, or a few lemon halves to the pot.

You can also toss in other seafood like crab legs or mussels, just adjust the cooking time as needed. Shell-on shrimp work well, too, and usually need a couple more minutes to cook. For a heartier meal, add more potatoes, extra corn, or even mushrooms.

Cooking A Lazy Low Country Boil

Lazy Low Country Boil is a simple recipe that takes just a few steps to make. Here is how to make it.

First, combine the first 8 ingredients (crab boil through Worcestershire sauce), add water until half full, and boil for 30 minutes. Note: This can be done as a prep step to blend the seasonings, and you can bring it back to a boil when you are ready to cook.

Add potatoes and sausage, and cook 5 minutes.

Add the ears of corn and cook for 5 more minutes.

Add the shrimp and cook until they start to turn pink, about 3 to 5 minutes.

My medium peeled, deveined shrimp took about 3 minutes. Shell-on shrimp take about 5 minutes. (Cooking time may vary, based on the size of shrimp, so be careful not to overcook.)

Strain and serve immediately. Tip: I like to have cocktail sauce, butter, salt, and pepper available.

Serve on a large tray. Some people even dump it on a lined table top or picnic table. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

I hope y’all enjoy this easy low country boil recipe! Be sure and let me know if you try it.

Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Always use common sense and good judgment when it comes to leftovers, though! If something looks or smells funky, don’t eat it.

I hope y’all enjoy this simple low-country boil recipe! Let me know if you try it.

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Lazy Low Country Boil

Lazy low country boil is a delicious all-in-one-pot meal that is perfect for a simple summer supper. | APinchOfHealthy.com

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword low country boil, shrimp boil

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 531 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 bag crab boil seasoning (I used Zatarain’s)
• 1 onion quartered
• 2 stalks celery halved
• 1.5 Tablespoons salt
• 1.5 teaspoons hot sauce (I used Frank’s Red Hot)
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 pound Polish sausage sliced
• 1.5 pounds small red potatoes (cook the bigger ones longer before adding the other ingredients)
• 3 to 4 ears of corn, halved
• 1.5 to 2 pounds shrimp washed, peeled and deveined

Instructions

1. Combine the first 8 ingredients (crab boil through Worcestershire sauce), add water until half full and boil for 30 minutes. Note: This can be done as a prep step earlier to blend seasonings, and you can bring it back up to a boil when you are ready to cook.

2. Add potatoes and sausage, and cook 5 minutes.

3. Add corn, and cook 5 minutes more.

4. Add in shrimp, and cook until shrimp start to turn pink, about 3 to 5 minutes. My medium peeled, deveined shrimp took about 3 minutes. Shell-on shrimp take about 5 minutes. (Cooking time may vary, based on size of shrimp, so be careful not to overcook.)

5. Strain and serve immediately. Tip: I like to have cocktail sauce, butter, salt and pepper available.

Recipe Notes

You can use this same recipe with shell-on shrimp. Just cook the shrimp until they turn pink (about 5 minutes).

If you decide to double this recipe, make sure to use a large stock pot, like this 4 gallon one (Amazon affiliate).

If the water gets low ass you are adding ingredients, and the food is not fully covered, add more water and return to a boil before adding the next ingredient.

Nutrition Facts

Lazy Low Country Boil

Amount Per Serving

Calories 531 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 420mg140%

Sodium 3517mg153%

Potassium 1105mg32%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 44g88%

Vitamin A 330IU7%

Vitamin C 25.2mg31%

Calcium 255mg26%

Iron 5.7mg32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Lazy low country boil originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy in July 2017. It has been updated with new photos. Here is what it used to look like.