Low country boil

Basic Lower Country Shrimp Boil

This recipe for a minimal country boil is a simple 1. It is advisable to use about 1/2 cup of Outdated Bay seasoning or Zatarain's Crab Boil for each 5 to six quarts of water.

This recipe is also called Beaufort stew or Frogmore stew and is so named for locations in the Low Country of South Carolina. Though, this dish is not a stew at all—it is the epitome of a a single-pot, boiled meal. Frogmore is the mailing tackle for the residents of St. Helena Island just off the South Carolina coast, and Beaufort is a city on Port Royal Island, another a single of South Carolina’s coastal islands.

The quantities in this recipe differ primarily based on the amount of guests you are expecting. You will want to modify your water degree and seasoning based on the quantity of shrimp you cook and the number of men and women you serve. You will require at least a half-pound of shrimp per individual. You will want at least 1 complete-sized potato per particular person, too.

Bring the seasoning to a boil in the water and adhere to the instructions. All the products you want for this shrimp boil is a massive stockpot and a burner (or campfire).