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Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 5 hours
Total: 5 hours 20 minutes
Red potatoes, andouille sausage, shrimp, corn, Old Bay. A classic shrimp boil made without any of the fuss right in your crockpot!
4.9 stars (44 ratings)

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional
  • 1 ½ pounds small red potatoes
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 head garlic, halved
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 12.8-ounce package smoked andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces
  • 2 pounds medium or large shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

For serving, optional

  • Melted butter
  • Hot sauce
  • Cocktail sauce
  • Lemon wedges
  • Beer

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, hot sauce and 6 cups water; set aside.
  • Place potatoes, onion, garlic and bay leaves into a 6-qt slow cooker; stir in Old Bay seasoning mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are almost tender.
  • Stir in sausage and corn; cover and cook on high heat for 30 minutes. Set corn aside; keep warm.
  • Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook on high heat, stirring twice, until shrimp is opaque and pink, about 20-30 minutes; drain well.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.