Cooler Shrimp Boil Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Put the potatoes, garlic, bay leaves, onions, 2 tablespoons of the seafood seasoning and 4 cups water in the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours.
• Remove the lid and switch to high heat. Gently stir in the corn, shrimp, sausage and the remaining 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning. Cover with a lid and cook until the shrimp turn opaque and the sausage is warm through, 30 to 45 minutes. Gently stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
• Serve directly from the slow cooker or pour into a large serving bowl and serve immediately with crusty bread.

SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Over high heat, bring 2 gallons water, 1/4 cup seafood seasoning and 1/8 Cajun spice to a boil. Add the potatoes and corn and cook until potatoes are soft to the touch, 15 to 18 minutes. Next, add the onions and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Next, add the sausage and shrimp and cook until the shrimp are bright pink, a final 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the water with a strainer.
• Next, in a large bowl, blend the remaining 1/4 cup seafood seasoning, 1/8 cup Cajun spice with the butter. Whisk together and toss with the cooked boil, tossing to well coat. Serve.

FOIL-PACKET SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium. Microwave the potatoes until softened but not fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Let cool a few minutes, then dice.
• Put 4 tablespoons butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Add the potatoes, corn, garlic and Old Bay and toss well; season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Tear off four 18-inch-long sheets of foil. Divide the vegetables among the foil sheets, piling them in the middle. Add the shrimp to the same bowl. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper; toss well. Add the shrimp to the vegetable piles.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons wine over each pile of vegetables and shrimp. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into 4 pieces and add a piece to each pile. Bring the short ends of the foil together and fold twice; fold in the sides to form a packet.
• Grill the foil packets until the potatoes are tender and the shrimp is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the grill and let stand 5 minutes. Carefully open the packets and sprinkle with the parsley; serve with the lemon wedges.

SLOW-COOKER SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Gather and prep ingredients. Place liner in slow-cooker, if using.
• Add all ingredients (except optional lemon and bread) to slow-cooker. Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on high heat for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are fork tender.
• I prefer to serve this in large bowls so that everyone gets plenty of the delicious juice, and I provide corn holders to stick into the ends of the pieces of corn for those who don't care to eat with their fingers.
• *NOTE: You may use unpeeled small red-skinned potatoes, yukon golds etc... If unable to find Louisiana Crab & Shrimp boil, double the amount of the other seafood seasoning. If you like Old Bay seasoning, use that. If you like it spicy, add some cayenne pepper. I give the frozen shrimp a quick rinse under cold water to separate them if they're stuck together.