KIMMI'S LOW COUNTRY BOIL

Kimmi's Low Country Boil image

Provided by Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Categories Seafood

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 - 12 oz bottle beer
4 oz pkg zatarains seafood boil
20 clove garlic, smashed
3 c lemon juice
2 stick butter
1 large onion, sliced into wedges
3 lb red potatoes, small, quartered or halved
4 lb cooked smoked sausage, cut 2" thick
1 pkg green giant extra sweet mini ears of corn-on-the-cob 12 ct. pack
5 lb king crab legs (optional)
4 lb shrimp, raw, deveined, unpeeled

Steps:

1. 1. Bring a large pot, filled halfway of water, to a boil. Add beer, seasonings, garlic, lemon juice, butter & onion; boil 5 minutes. Add potatoes; cook 20 minutes. Add sausage, cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the corn & crab, if using, cook another 5 minutes.
3. Add the shrimp, stir; cook 3 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain off the water. Pour the contents of the pot onto a table covered in brown shipping paper.
4. Pour onto brown paper lined table & enjoy!
5. Serve with melted butter, cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, if using & plenty of napkins or paper towels!
6. Serve with garden salad, fresh bread, plenty of napkins & several bowls for de-shelling. Sweet iced tea & beer are typically the beverages for this meal.