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Crockpot Shrimp Boil

Crockpot Shrimp Boil: Your Easy Seafood Feast at Home

Experience the convenience of a Crockpot Shrimp Boil, a delightful seafood dish combining shrimp, potatoes, and sausage for a tasty, easy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Boil
  • 2 pounds red-skinned potatoes cut in half for even cooking
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage sliced into thick pieces
  • 4 ears sweet corn on the cob cut into thirds
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth essential for flavor
  • 1 cup water adjust broth consistency as needed
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning for classic flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Creole or Cajun seasoning customize to your heat preference
  • 2 pounds raw jumbo shrimp thawed and deveined
For Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for zesty kick
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by preparing your ingredients. Cut the red-skinned potatoes in half, slice the sausage, and chop the corn into thirds. Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic. Place all in the crockpot.
  2. Pour the chicken broth into the crockpot, adjusting with water for consistency. Stir in Old Bay and Creole or Cajun seasoning. Mix to ensure the ingredients are well-coated.
  3. Cover the crockpot and cook on Low for 5-6 hours or High for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Add the thawed jumbo shrimp, cover, and cook for an additional 30-60 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Stir in fresh lemon juice before serving. Optionally sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve family-style from the pot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thaw shrimp properly and adjust broth consistency to your liking. Serve with melted butter and hot sauce for an enhanced flavor experience.

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