Description
This Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic seafood boil at home. With flavorful Old Bay seasoning, tender shrimp, and all the traditional fixings, this dish is perfect for a relaxed gathering or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Boil:
- 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional
- 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
- 1 medium sweet onion, cut into wedges
- 1 head garlic, halved
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 12.8–ounce package smoked andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces
- 2 pounds medium or large shrimp
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
For Serving (optional):
- Melted butter
- Hot sauce
- Cocktail sauce
- Lemon wedges
- Beer
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the seasoning: Whisk together Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, hot sauce, and water.
- Add ingredients to the slow cooker: Combine potatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and seasoning mixture in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low heat: Cover and cook until potatoes are nearly tender, about 3-4 hours.
- Incorporate sausage and corn: Stir in the sausage and corn, then cook on high for 30 minutes.
- Introduce shrimp: Add the shrimp, stirring occasionally until they turn opaque and pink, around 20-30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot. Enjoy with optional accompaniments.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
