Frogmore Stew (Lowcountry Boil)
A classic South Carolina one-pot dish featuring shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, and potatoes boiled with Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for gatherings!
Nutrition
Calories: 480cal
Carbohydrate: 38g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: 1200mg
Difficulty Level: easy
15 min Prep
30 min Cook
45 min Total
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 quarts water
- 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 2 lemons (halved)
- 4 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1 large onion (quartered)
- 2 lbs small red potatoes (halved if large)
- 2 lbs smoked sausage (kielbasa, cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 6 ears fresh corn (shucked and halved)
- 2 lbs large shrimp (shell-on, deveined)
- 1 tbsp salt
- Cocktail sauce or melted butter (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Fill stockpot with 4 quarts water. Add Old Bay seasoning, lemons, garlic, onion, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil (212°F) over high heat.
- Add potatoes to boiling liquid. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Tip: Potatoes should be fork-tender but not falling apart.
- Add sausage and corn to pot. Return to boil and cook 10 minutes. The liquid should bubble vigorously.
- Add shrimp and immediately turn off heat. Let stand 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink. Tip: Overcooking makes shrimp rubbery!
- Carefully pour contents into colander to drain. Spread on newspaper or large platter. Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.