Description
Frogmore Stew, also known as Lowcountry Boil, is a flavorful South Carolina classic that combines fresh shrimp, sweet corn, tender new red potatoes, and smoky sausage in a seasoned, hearty seafood boil. This one-pot dish is perfect for gatherings, offering a satisfying blend of textures and tastes with the zesty kick of Old Bay seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Boil Base
- 6 quarts water
- 0.75 cup Old Bay Seasoning™
Vegetables and Sausage
- 2 pounds new red potatoes
- 12 ears corn – husked, cleaned and quartered
- 2 pounds hot smoked sausage links, cut into 2 inch pieces
Seafood
- 4 pounds large fresh shrimp, unpeeled
Instructions
- Prepare the Boiling Liquid: In a large stockpot, bring 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in 0.75 cup of Old Bay Seasoning to infuse the water with the signature spicy, savory flavor essential to Frogmore Stew.
- Cook Potatoes: Add 2 pounds of new red potatoes to the boiling, seasoned water. Allow them to cook for approximately 15 minutes until they start to become tender, since potatoes take the longest to cook.
- Add Sausage: Next, introduce 2 pounds of hot smoked sausage pieces to the pot. Let them cook along with the potatoes for an additional 5 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
- Add Corn: Add the quartered ears of corn, totaling 12, to the pot. Cook all ingredients together for 5 more minutes, allowing the corn to soften while retaining its sweetness and texture.
- Add Shrimp: Finally, stir in 4 pounds of large fresh unpeeled shrimp. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Drain and Serve: Drain the entire contents immediately using a large colander to prevent overcooking. Serve the steps hot, ideally scattered on a newspaper-covered table or large platters to enjoy communal-style eating.
Notes
- Frogmore Stew is a traditional South Carolina Lowcountry boil known for its simplicity and bold flavors.
- Using unpeeled shrimp keeps the seafood juicy and adds more flavor during cooking.
- Feel free to add other shellfish like crab or crawfish for variation.
- The dish is best served immediately to enjoy the shrimp at their peak tenderness.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated but the seafood is best fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 499 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 2733 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 53 g
- Cholesterol: 299 mg
