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Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours on HIGH or 5-6 hours on LOW
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: Americaine

Description

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil: A delicious blend of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes cooked low and slow for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) large shrimp, shell-on (21–25 count)
  • 2 pounds (900g) baby red potatoes, halved if larger than 1 inch
  • 4 ears corn, husked and cut into 2–3 inch pieces
  • 14 ounces (400g) smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 2–3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) butter, melted
  • 2 lemons, one juiced and one cut into wedges for serving
  • 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare The Base Place the halved baby red potatoes and quartered onion at the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker. This creates a foundation that will cook thoroughly in the broth while lifting other ingredients away from direct heat. Pour in the chicken broth, then add 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning, bay leaves, smashed garlic cloves, and lemon juice. Stir gently to distribute the seasonings throughout the liquid.
  2. Step 2: Add The Middle Layer Arrange the corn pieces and sliced sausage on top of the potato layer. The corn will absorb the seasoned broth while the sausage adds its smoky flavor to the cooking liquid. Drizzle the melted butter over everything, adding richness that will enhance the final dish. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Step 3: Prepare The Shrimp About 30 minutes before serving your Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil, prepare the shrimp by ensuring they’re deveined but still in their shells. Place them in a bowl and toss with the remaining tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning until evenly coated. This ensures the shrimp themselves carry flavor, not just the broth they cook in.
  4. Step 4: Cook The Shrimp Once potatoes are tender, carefully add the seasoned shrimp on top of everything in the slow cooker. Gently press them into the hot liquid without stirring, which would disrupt the layered cooking arrangement. Cover and cook for 15-30 minutes on HIGH until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Be vigilant—the difference between perfectly cooked and overcooked shrimp happens quickly.
  5. Step 5: Serve Family Style For authentic presentation, drain some of the cooking liquid (reserve a cup for serving), then pour the contents of your Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil directly onto a newspaper-lined table or large serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, surround with lemon wedges, and serve with small bowls of the reserved broth for dipping. Provide plenty of napkins—this hands-on meal is deliciously messy!

Notes

Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 498
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 1071mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Cholesterol: 345mg

Find it online: https://cookingcircuit.com/slow-cooker-shrimp-boil/