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Square overhead shot of frogmore stew in a dutch oven.
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Frogmore Stew {Lowcountry Boil}

A quick and easy one-pot meal made with shrimp, corn, sausage, and potatoes in a highly-seasoned broth!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Frogmore Stew, Lowcountry Boil, shrimp boil recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 562kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon (16 cups) water
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 24 ounces baby (or “petite”) red potatoes
  • 14 ounces - 1 lb. hot smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 - 4 ears fresh corn, husked, cleaned, and cut into 2 or 3 pieces each
  • 2 lbs. shrimp, unpeeled
  • Optional, for serving: melted butter, cocktail sauce, or tartar sauce

Instructions

  • Bring water, salt, and Old Bay seasoning to a boil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Add whole potatoes, reduce heat slightly, and cook for 15 minutes.
    Shrimp boil seasoning Old Bay in a jar.
  • Add sausage and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in corn; cook for 3 more minutes. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 1-2 minutes.
    Ingredients for an authentic frogmore stew recipe.
  • Remove all of the ingredients from the water and serve on a large platter, in individual bowls, or on a picnic table lined with newspapers.
    Square overhead shot of a platter of low country boil.

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Notes

  • The key to a great Lowcountry boil is using the freshest ingredients available. Serve this dish in the summer when you can get sweet local corn on the cob.
  • Keep a close eye on the pot and don't let any of the ingredients cook too long. There's nothing worse than mushy potatoes or rubbery shrimp at a Lowcountry boil!
  • Offer extra options for your guests to season their meals. Additional Old Bay seasoning is great, along with bowls of melted butter, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/5 of the pot | Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 514mg | Sodium: 2348mg | Potassium: 1060mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 6mg