Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil is a fun Summer dinner (or any time) that you get to eat with your hands! Juicy corn, perfectly cooked shrimp, sausage, and potatoes are all cooked in a flavorful broth with Cajun/Creole spices. Crock pot shrimp boil is a fun recipe to serve at a dinner party or backyard barbecue!

 

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

If you are from the Southern USA, you most likely already eat your own version of a shrimp boil. If you have never had one, or have never made one in the slow cooker, you'll love it!

What is a shrimp boil?

A shrimp boil is actually an event. It's like a clam bake, in that you get people together to have a "shrimp boil".

It has become a widely used name for what is also called "Frogmore Stew" in many parts of the Southern USA.

It always includes some form of fish or seafood, and most often has corn, potatoes, and sausage as well. There are many variations.

Do i have to use beer?

No you don't. Just swap out the beer for another cup or two of chicken stock. You can also use wine if you like.

Can't I cook Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil on High instead of low?

You can, but you will have to pay closer attention to when each stage is done. You just don't want to overcook the corn, sausage, or shrimp. The potatoes should be okay.

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Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

8 hrs

Total Time

8 hrs 10 mins

 

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil is a fun dinner that you get to eat with your hands! Juicy corn, perfectly cooked shrimp, sausage, and potatoes are all cooked in a flavorful broth with Cajun/Creole spices.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crock pot shrimp boil recipe

Servings: 6 - 8

Calories: 245 kcal

Author: Sandy Clifton

Ingredients

• 1 lb Baby Potatoes
• 1 Onion, sliced thick
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 (12 oz) Beer (or broth/water)
• 5 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
• 4 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning, divided
• 3 Tbsp Creole or Cajun Seasoning, divided
• 2 ears Corn on the Cob, cut in 4 pieces each
• 1 lb Smoked Kielbasa (or Andouille) cut in 2.5" pieces
• 2 lbs Jumbo Shrimp, shell on, deveined, thawed
• 1 Lemon, cut in half

Instructions

1. In a 6 qt or larger slow cooker, add the baby potatoes, onion, garlic, beer, chicken stock, 2 Tbsp of the Old Bay, and 1 Tbsp of the Cajun/Creole seasoning.

2. Cook on Low for 4 hours.

3. Add the Corn, and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp of the Old Bay, and 1 Tbsp of the Cajun/Creole seasoning.

4. Cook for 2 hours.

5. Add the Sausage.

6. Cook for 1 hour.

7. Add the shrimp. Sprinkle with the last Tbsp of Old Bay, and the last Tbsp of the Cajun/Creole seasoning.

8. Cook for 15 - 30 minutes, or just until the shrimp turns pink. Don't overcook it!

9. Stir well and squeeze the lemon over all of the shrimp boil.

10. Serve straight from the crock, or remove all but the liquid from the crock and spread out on paper bags on the table.
    

11. Fill some mugs with the liquid (we call it pot likker) and let each person have some to go with their serving. Great to dip crusty bread into!