SGI low country boil

SGI Low Country Boil

Ingredients

• 4 lbs jumbo shrimp

• 4 lbs royal red shrimp

• 4 sticks butter (2 sticks cut up at room temp)

• 6 ears sweet corn , shucked and cut in half or thirds

• 2 lbs new potatoes

• 1 bulb garlic , topped

• 1 lemons , sliced in half   

• 1/2 lime , sliced in half

• 5-7 lb  of crab legs (snow, king or other local)

• 1 lb conecuh smoked sausage , cut into 3 inch pieces 

• 1 lb andouille sausage, cut into 3 inch pieces

• 1-2 cups Zatarains (or comparable) seafood boil

• Optionally, serve with a large side dish of ACME Butter Sauce and warm French Bread

Preparation

In large strainer pot with seasoned water, cook potatoes and garlic first, adding corn and sausage when potatoes are almost done. Cook until corn is tender, add two sticks of butter, let melt, then and add the crab and shrimp. Cook only until barely done, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the strainer pot, pour out the seasoned water, replace the strainer pot, add two sticks cut up butter, then season liberally with seafood boil and cover for 3-5 additional minutes. Pile onto table, serving immediately....

 Urban Cowgill 2025