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Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil Recipe

A slow cooker shrimp boil brings all the flavors of a classic Lowcountry seafood boil together in one easy, hands-off meal. Loaded with shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and bold seasonings, it's a buttery, savory dinner that's perfect for summer gatherings without standing over the stove.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Southern
Servings: 6
Calories: 625kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs baby red potatoes
  • 14 oz smoked sausage cut into large pieces
  • 3 ears corn on the cob shucked and cut into thirds
  • 1 yellow onion chopped into large pieces
  • ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 8 tbsp butter
  • 2 lbs large peeled shrimp tails on
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 4 cups chicken broth
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Instructions

  • Layer the potatoes, sausage, corn and onion on the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the Old Bay and garlic over the mixture.
    2 lbs baby red potatoes, 14 oz smoked sausage, 3 ears corn on the cob , 1 yellow onion , ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning, 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • Add the butter to the slow cooker, and pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
    8 tbsp butter, 4 cups chicken broth
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Remove the lid, and add in the shrimp and juice from the lemon.
    2 lbs large peeled shrimp, 1/2 lemon
  • Sprinkle on the creole seasoning, and stir to combine.
    1 tsp Creole seasoning
  • Make sure the shrimp is all under the broth in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Don't add the shrimp before the last 20–30 minutes of cooking so they stay tender and don't get rubbery.
  • Cut larger potatoes into similar-sized pieces to ensure everything cooks evenly.
  • You could sub andouille sausage if you prefer and you will still have that classic Lowcountry taste.
  • Make sure the shrimp is fully covered by the broth when you add it to the slow cooker. You want it to pick up all the flavor from the cooking liquid.

Nutrition

Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 281mg | Sodium: 2136mg | Potassium: 1148mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 4mg