Nothing brings friends and family together quite like a boiling pot of Frogmore Stew—or Lowcountry Boil, if you prefer.
Photo by Gina Moore
SERVES 12
1 gallon water (more if needed to cover ingredients)
1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 lemon, quartered
½ cup Old Bay seasoning
2 pounds small new potatoes
2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
8–10 ears fresh corn, cleaned and cut into 3 or 4 pieces
3–4 pounds fresh shrimp, unpeeled
Cocktail sauce, optional
Melted butter, optional
In a large stockpot over high heat, add water, onion, lemon and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes, reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes. Add sausage and corn and cook for 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink. Drain and transfer to a large platter or bowl. Serve with cocktail sauce and butter, if desired.
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