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Low Country Boil

Low Country Boil

American
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38 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

38 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

520 kcalper person
Protein 32g
Carbs 42g
Fats 22g

About this dish

Prawns, smoked sausage, corn and new potatoes simmered together in a single well-seasoned pot, then tipped out onto the table for everyone to dig in - South Carolina's communal seafood feast.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Crustaceans

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • New potatoeshalved600 g
  • Corn on the cobhalved4
  • Onionquartered2
  • Lemonhalved1

Meat & Poultry

  • Smoked sausagecut into thick chunks400 g

Fish & Seafood

  • Raw King Prawnsshell-on500 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Unsalted buttermelted, to serve50 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Cajun seasoning3 tbsp
  • Bay leaves3

Utensils

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Halve the new potatoes and corn, and quarter the onion.

Approx. 8 minutes
2

Fill a large pot with water, add the Cajun seasoning, bay leaves and the halved lemon, and bring to the boil.

Approx. 6 minutes
3

Add the potatoes and onion and boil for 12 minutes until the potatoes are almost tender.

Approx. 12 minutes
4

Add the smoked sausage and corn and boil for a further 6 minutes.

Approx. 6 minutes
5

Add the prawns and cook for 3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque throughout and a meat thermometer reads at least 63°C in the thickest prawn.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Drain everything and tip out onto a lined table or large platter, and serve with the melted butter.

Approx. 3 minutes