Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

from damndelicious.net

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
  • 1 medium sweet onion (cut into wedges)
  • 1 head garlic (halved)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 12.8-ounce package smoked andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 ears corn (each cut crosswise into 3 pieces)
  • 2 pounds medium or large shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • Melted butter
  • Hot sauce
  • Cocktail sauce
  • Lemon wedges
  • Beer

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, hot sauce and 6 cups water; set aside.

  2. 2

    Place potatoes, onion, garlic and bay leaves into a 6-qt slow cooker; stir in Old Bay seasoning mixture.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are almost tender.

  4. 4

    Stir in sausage and corn; cover and cook on high heat for 30 minutes. Set corn aside; keep warm.

  5. 5

    Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook on high heat, stirring twice, until shrimp is opaque and pink, about 20-30 minutes; drain well.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.