Boom! Done! Your low country boil is ready to serve. Doesn’t it look incredible? Shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, crab! I am so ready to dig right in! And seriously, it’s so easy to make, right? I love easy. It is highly seasoned with spices and herbs, often including Old Bay Seasoning, giving the boil its distinctive flavor. You may know it by other names, such as Tide Water Boil, Beaufort Boil, or more famously, Frogmore Stew. Frogmore is located near Charleston, SC, in the U.S. lowcountry, where the dish originated Recipes will vary from cook to cook and restaurant to restaurant, but primarily from what is available to toss into the pot. Lowcountry boils are meant for a small group, but you can very easily scale it up. Cook everything up a big barrel and have a low country boil party! I’ll be there for sure! Let’s talk about how to cook low country boil, shall we? Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Add the corn. Return to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, or until the corn becomes golden. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and cooks through. Remove from heat. Cooking times can vary based on the size of your seafood. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this lowcountry boil recipe. Let me know if you make it and how you changed it up to make it your own. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! Don’t forget lots of paper towels. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
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NOTE: This recipe was updated on 8/16/23 to include new information. It was originally published on 9/8/21.
