Low Country Boil Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 6 quart water, (6 to 8)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- 2 x cloves garlic, minced
- 6 x bay leaves
- 1 Tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning
- 4 med carrots, halved
- 2 lb kielbasa or possibly turkey kielbasa, cut into 1 1/2"
- 2 sm onions, quartered
- 16 x new potatoes, scrubbed
- 8 x ears fresh corn, shucked
- 2 lb medium fresh shrimp (21 to 30 count), in shell
- 16 x blue crabs in shell, optional
Directions
- In a very large steam kettle or possibly outdoor fish cooker, bring the water to a boil. Season the water with the cayenne pepper, cloves, garlic, bay leaves, and Old Bay Seasoning.
- Add in the carrots, sausage, onions, and potatoes and boil for 7 to 10 min, or possibly till the vegetables are almost tender. Add in the ears of corn and boil for 3 to 4 min.
- Reduce heat to simmer. Add in the shrimp and crabs and cook for 3 to 4 min more or possibly till just cooked. Serve immediately.
- YIELD: 8 SERVINGS
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 1483g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 849 | |
| Calories from Fat 303 | 36% |
| Total Fat 33.67g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 10.68g | 43% |
| Trans Fat 0.24g | |
| Cholesterol 287mg | 96% |
| Sodium 1103mg | 46% |
| Potassium 2773mg | 79% |
| Total Carbs 79.82g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.3g | 31% |
| Sugars 7.44g | 5% |
| Protein 57.33g | 92% |
