Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil
Total Time
5 hours 20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
5 hours
Rating
4.85 out of 5 stars
(44)
Ingredients
6 servings
- ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional
- 1 ½ 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
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, hot sauce and 6 cups water; set aside.
Step 2
Place potatoes, onion, garlic and bay leaves into a 6-qt slow cooker; stir in Old Bay seasoning mixture.
Step 3
Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are almost tender.
Step 4
Stir in sausage and corn; cover and cook on high heat for 30 minutes. Set corn aside; keep warm.
Step 5
Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook on high heat, stirring twice, until shrimp is opaque and pink, about 20-30 minutes; drain well.
Step 6
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
Use a large enough slow cooker (6 or 7 qt) to ensure everything fits.
Serve with ice cold beers, melted butter, lemon wedges, and hot sauce for a complete experience.
Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
