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Easy Low Country Boil with shrimp, corn, smoked sausage, and potatoes in a flavorful broth.

Easy Low Country Boil Shrimp Corn Potato

A fun, filling, and easy one-pot meal that includes shrimp, corn, and potatoes, perfect for feeding a crowd without much mess.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 to 2 pounds baby potatoes (or chopped russet potatoes) Cut into uniform sizes for even cooking.
  • 4 to 6 ears corn, cut in halves or thirds Soaks up flavor fast.
  • 1 to 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off) Keep shrimp cold until the last minute.
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced (optional) Adds flavor; can be omitted.
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons seasoning (Old Bay style, Cajun, or your favorite) Adjust based on saltiness.
  • 1 whole lemon, sliced or halved Adds fresh flavor to the boiled ingredients.
  • 4 tablespoons butter, plus more for serving Melted butter with seasoning is a great serving option.
  • to taste Salt Only if your seasoning blend is not salty.

Method
 

Cooking Directions
  1. Fill a large pot about two thirds full with water, add seasoning and lemon, and bring it to a strong boil.
  2. Add potatoes first and boil for about 10 to 12 minutes, until almost tender.
  3. Add sausage (if using) and let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add corn and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp last, turn the heat down slightly, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink.
  6. Drain everything well and toss with butter right in the pot or dump onto a tray.

Notes

Serving is fun—dump onto parchment on the table for guests to grab. Keep a small bowl of plain shrimp and corn on the side for picky eaters.