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Crock Pot Shrimp Boil

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This Crock Pot Shrimp Boil takes all the fuss out of the traditional shrimp boil! Packed with flavorful potatoes, corn, sausage, and shrimp, it’s an effortless feast that cooks while you relax. Perfect for a delicious, easy dinner any night of the week.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 small head of garlic, cloves removed and peeled
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups water
  • ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 pound smoked beef sausage, sliced
  • 3 ears corn, shucked and sliced into thirds
  • 2 pounds raw shrimp, tails removed
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • ¼ cup butter, melted (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the quartered potatoes, garlic cloves, and bay leaves to the bottom of a 6-quart oval slow cooker. For a stronger garlic flavor, smash the garlic slightly before adding it.
  2. Pour the water, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, and lemon juice over the potatoes. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
  3. After 2 hours, add the sliced smoked beef sausage and corn to the slow cooker. Cook on high for another 2-3 hours, or until the potatoes are soft and the corn is cooked through.
  4. Add the shrimp to the slow cooker, gently stir, cover, and cook on high for about 15 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as it can become rubbery.
  5. Drain most of the juices from the slow cooker. Pour the melted butter on top of the shrimp boil and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
  6. Serve directly from the slow cooker or transfer the shrimp boil to a serving platter using a slotted spoon. If serving from the platter, wait to add the melted butter until the shrimp boil is on the serving dish.

Notes

  • If you prefer, you can skip the sausage for a simpler, shrimp-only version of the boil.
  • This dish can also be made ahead and kept warm in the slow cooker for up to 1 hour after cooking.
  • For added flavor, try using a different variety of sausage, such as andouille, for a spicier kick.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 640 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1500mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 72g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 260mg

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