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Slow Cooker Low Country Boil

Slow Cooker Seafood Boil

A fuss-free slow cooker version of the classic Southern seafood boil. Loaded with shrimp or crab, red potatoes, corn, smoky sausage, and Old Bay seasoning, this set-and-forget meal delivers big flavor with no boiling pots required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 387
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound uncooked seafood (shell-on shrimp or crab)
  • 3/4 pound baby red potatoes or quartered red potatoes
  • 12 oz smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 ears of corn, halved
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 lemon, cut in half
  • 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5-7 cups water (for slow cooker)

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • cutting board
  • chef knife

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients except the shrimp to the slow cooker and stir well.
  2. Cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours or LOW for 4–6 hours.
  3. Stir in shrimp gently and cook 10 minutes, or until pink.
  4. Drain water and serve.

Notes

Add shrimp only at the end to avoid overcooking. For Instant Pot users, cook all ingredients except shrimp for 4 minutes, quick-release, then add shrimp to warm through. Use homemade Old Bay seasoning if desired.