Low Country Boil
This simple, flavorful meal brings everyone together, turning dinner into a fun, gather-round moment without extra effort.
Ingredients
- 6 cups (1.4 L) water
- 12 oz. (350 g) beer like wheat beer or pale ale (see cook’s tip)
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) Seasoning Salt
- 4-5 bay leaves
- 1 lemon, cut in half
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 1½ lbs. (680 g) baby red potatoes, cut into 1" (2.5-cm) pieces
- 14 oz. (370 g) smoked sausage, cut into 1" (2.5-cm) pieces
- 4 ears fresh corn, cut in half or quarters
- 1½ lbs. (680 g) raw unpeeled, medium-size shrimp
- 2-3 tbsp (30–45 mL) butter
- Optional for Serving: Melted butter, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and/or hot sauce
Directions
- Add the water, beer, seasoning salt, bay leaves, lemon, and onion, to the 8-qt. (7.6-L) Stainless Steel Stock Pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add the potatoes to the pot and boil for 10–12 minutes, or until just fork-tender.
- Stir in the sausage and corn. Continue boiling for 5–7 minutes, or until the corn is bright and tender.
- Add the shrimp. Boil for 2–3 minutes, until the shrimp just turns pink and opaque.
- Turn off the heat and carefully drain the liquid and remove the bay leaves. Stir in the butter. Serve with small bowls of melted butter or cocktail sauce for dipping.
Yield:
- 8 servings
Nutrients per serving:
U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 410, Total Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 1,260 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugars 6 g (includes 0 g added sugar), Protein 24 g
Cook's Tips:
To make this recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free beer. If you don’t want to use beer, just replace with water or broth.
Keeping the shells on the shrimp adds flavor to the cooking liquid. It also acts as a barrier, keeping the shrimp from overcooking.


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