Carolina Low Country Shrimp Boil Recipes

CAROLINA LOW-COUNTRY SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• In one large pot (one you would use to steam crabs or lobster) fill approximately 1/2 full with water.
• To pot add potatoes, sausage and lemons. Add 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning and crab boil package.
• Bring to a boil.
• Boil approx 10 minutes, add corn.
• Meanwhile melt 1 stick butter in other large pot.
• Add crushed garlic, beer, 1 tablespoon salt, 3-4 tablespoons pepper and approx 4 cups water.
• Bring to boil.
• You will add shrimp to this once pot the potatoes and corn are cooked. Only takes a few minutes (5-7) for them to turn pink once they hit the boiling water.
• While shrimp is boiling, drain potatoes and corn pot. Layering as you go, add 1/2 pound melted butter and generous sprinkles of more Old Bay seasoning in a large serving bowl.
• Should do about 4-5 times until this pot is empty. This adds great flavor!
• Drain shrimp pot. Place shrimp in large bowl. Sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning.
• Serve with garden salad, fresh bread, cocktail sauce, plenty of napkins and several bowls for de-shelling. Sometimes I use use several butter warmers with clarified butter, but it isn't a must. They taste great either way!
• Sweet iced tea and beer are typically the beverages for this meal.