SLOW-COOKER SHRIMP BOIL

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This recipe has all of the traditional ingredients of a shrimp boil; potatoes, smoked sausage, corn, onions, shrimp and cajun spices. However, instead of cooking it in a big pot of water, it's cooked in seafood stock in a slow-cooker. What you end up with is tender shrimp, veggies and sausage, swimming in a flavorful juice that is so delicious, you'll definitely want to have some crusty bread to sop it up... or a straw, lol! It may seem counterintuitive, but the shrimp don't get tough due to the long cooking time. They're super tender! Enjoy!

Provided by Teresa G. @sokygal

Categories     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large sweet onions, cut into large chunks
14-16 ounce(s) smoked sausage, cut in 1 inch chunks
6-8 medium potatoes, peeled (*see note)
4 ears corn on the cob, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks or halved, your choice
12-16 ounce(s) sm. or med. shelled, tails off, frozen raw shrimp (no need to thaw; *see note)
1 teaspoon(s) louisiana crab & shrimp boil seasoning (*see note)
1 teaspoon(s) louisiana seafood seasoning (*see note)
1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon pepper seasoning
1 can(s) seafood stock (or about 1 pint homemade)
lemon wedges for garnish or squeezing (optional)
crusty french bread for sopping up the juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Gather and prep ingredients. Place liner in slow-cooker, if using.
  • Add all ingredients (except optional lemon and bread) to slow-cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high heat for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are fork tender.
  • I prefer to serve this in large bowls so that everyone gets plenty of the delicious juice, and I provide corn holders to stick into the ends of the pieces of corn for those who don't care to eat with their fingers.
  • *NOTE: You may use unpeeled small red-skinned potatoes, yukon golds etc... If unable to find Louisiana Crab & Shrimp boil, double the amount of the other seafood seasoning. If you like Old Bay seasoning, use that. If you like it spicy, add some cayenne pepper. I give the frozen shrimp a quick rinse under cold water to separate them if they're stuck together.

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