Blast from the Past: Low Country Boil Recipe | Southern Seafood Boil

old bay seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: seasoned salt

Homemade spice blend can reduce sodium while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: crawfish

Chicken is leaner, while crawfish can be more affordable.

red potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrition, while regular potatoes are often cheaper.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Turkey sausage is leaner, while hot dogs can be a budget-friendly option.

Start with a large pot that has a basket for easy removal of food.

Add 3/4 cup of old bay seasoning to the pot.

Depending on the size of the potatoes, adjust cooking time; for small potatoes, add them at the same time as the sausage.

Snap the corn into pieces and add it to the pot.

Cook the potatoes and sausage together.

Once the potatoes are tender, add the shrimp, keeping them in their shells for flavor.

Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, which indicates they are done.

Tilt the pot to drain excess water and dump the contents onto a newspaper-covered surface.

Sprinkle additional old bay seasoning over the top before serving.

Serve with condiments like tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and drawn butter.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens