Description
Get ready to serve a taste of the South with this Slow Cooker Southern Shrimp Boil. It’s a hearty medley of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes seasoned to perfection with zesty garlic and Old Bay. Perfect for laid-back dinners, summer gatherings, or festive food ideas, this easy recipe packs all the charm of a seafood boil without the hassle. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a festive one-pot meal, or crave something with coastal flair, this shrimp boil delivers flavor and simplicity.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, deveined and tail-on
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into thick coins
4 ears of corn, each cut into thirds
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 lemon, sliced, plus extra wedges for serving
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning (or to taste)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp melted butter
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Optional: hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Layer halved potatoes at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add corn pieces and sausage slices on top.
- Sprinkle in Old Bay seasoning and garlic; add lemon slices.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover ingredients.
- Cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–7 hours.
- Add shrimp 20 minutes before serving, cook until pink.
- Drizzle melted butter, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours on high / 6–7 hours on low
- Category: Dinner