Southern Low Country Boil: A One-Pot Seafood Feast for Family and Friends

Low Country Boil Recipe Overview

Dive into this low country boil, a famously flavorful one-pot feast of seafood, sausage, potatoes, and corn. It’s the ultimate southern seafood boil that brings the backyard party indoors or out.

Ingredients for Your Low Country Boil

• 4 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 pounds red potatoes, halved
• 4 ears corn on the cob, cut into thirds
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 2 pounds large shrimp, shells on
• 1 lemon, halved
• Salt to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions for a Perfect Low Country Boil

1. In a large stockpot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. Add the seafood seasoning, bay leaves, onion, and lemon halves. Stir to release flavors.
3. Drop in the potatoes. Boil 10 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Add corn and sausage. Continue boiling 5–7 minutes.
5. Gently stir in the shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque.
6. Turn off heat, drain the boil in a colander, and discard aromatics.
7. Pour everything onto a newspaper-lined table or large serving platter.
8. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley. Serve with melted butter or hot sauce.

Nutrition Information

• Calories: 722 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 46 g
• Protein: 68 g
• Fat: 29 g (Saturated Fat 9 g)
• Cholesterol: 333 mg
• Sodium: 1576 mg
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g

Tips & Variations for Your Low Country Boil

• Spice it up: Add cayenne or Cajun blend for extra heat.
• Shell-on shrimp: Keeps the flavors locked in; peel at the table.
• Alternate proteins: Swap shrimp for crawfish or crab claws.
• Vegetarian twist: Use artichokes and chickpeas instead of sausage.

Serve & Enjoy Your Low Country Boil

Gather friends, grab a cold drink, and dig into this social seafood feast. Enjoy this easy, flavorful low country boil!

Recipe credit: Dave’s Low Country Boil