Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil: Easy Summer Dinner (Print Version)
Make a delicious slow cooker shrimp boil with minimal effort. Perfect for a relaxed summer dinner, this recipe brings all the classic flavors to your table.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 240 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 260 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Southern American
# Ingredients:
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1 lb small red potatoes, halved
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2 ears corn, cut into 3-inch pieces
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1 yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
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2 bay leaves
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1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
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1 tsp black pepper
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Salt to taste
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1 lb smoked Andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
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1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
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Lemon wedges, for serving
# Instructions:
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Place 1 lb small red potatoes (halved), 2 ears corn (cut into 3-inch pieces), 1 yellow onion (cut into 8 wedges), and 4 cloves minced garlic into a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour in 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth and 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice.
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Add 2 bay leaves, 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning, 1 tsp black pepper, and salt to taste to the slow cooker. Stir in 1 lb smoked Andouille sausage (cut into 1/2-inch rounds). This forms the flavorful base for your Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil: Easy Summer Dinner.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender. This extended cooking time allows the flavors to meld beautifully for a perfect Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil: Easy Summer Dinner.
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Once potatoes are tender, stir in 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off). Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Avoid overcooking the shrimp.
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Carefully remove the bay leaves. Ladle the Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil: Easy Summer Dinner into large bowls. Drizzle each serving with 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted) for a rich finish.
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Garnish generously with 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped) and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side. This easy summer dinner is perfect for a relaxed gathering.
# Notes:
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For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper along with the Old Bay seasoning.
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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No Andouille? Smoked kielbasa or another firm smoked sausage works well. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or okra.
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Serve family-style by pouring the entire contents onto a newspaper-lined table for an authentic boil experience!
# Tools You'll Need:
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6-quart slow cooker
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Cutting board
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Sharp knife
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Measuring cups
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Measuring spoons
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 510 kcal
Total Fat: 28 g
Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
Protein: 36 g