Description
This Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil is a flavorful and easy-to-make seafood feast perfect for any occasion. Combining tender baby potatoes, sweet corn, smoky sausage, aromatic spices, and succulent shrimp, this one-pot meal is cooked gently in a slow cooker to develop deep, comforting flavors. It’s a hassle-free recipe that lets you enjoy a classic southern-style shrimp boil with minimal prep and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Meat
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
Vegetables
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
- 2 ears of corn (shucked and cut into thirds)
- 1 onion (peeled and quartered)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
Seasonings and Liquids
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth or seafood broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Layer Ingredients: In the slow cooker, layer the baby potatoes, corn pieces, sliced sausage, quartered onion, minced garlic, and Old Bay seasoning evenly to ensure balanced flavor throughout the dish.
- Add Liquid: Pour the chicken broth over the layered ingredients so that the liquid just covers them, providing the necessary moisture for slow cooking.
- Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add Shrimp: About 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the slow cooker. Stir gently to submerge the shrimp in the flavorful broth without breaking them.
- Continue Cooking: Cover and cook on low for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked through, absorbing the savory broth.
- Serve: Carefully remove all the cooked ingredients from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a large serving platter or bowl. Discard the lemon slices as they are for flavor infusion only.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for a touch of color and freshness. Serve hot with extra Old Bay seasoning, lemon wedges, and melted butter on the side for dipping and enhancing the flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with seafood broth for a more intense seafood flavor.
- Adjust the quantity of Old Bay seasoning according to your spice preference.
- For a spicier boil, add a pinch of cayenne pepper along with Old Bay seasoning.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
