Frogmore Stew

Name: Frogmore Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, shell-on (21-25 count); 12 oz gluten-free smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), cut into 2-inch pieces; 4 ears of corn, shucked, halved; 2 lbs small red potatoes; 12 cups water; 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning; 4 bay leaves; 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise; 2 lemons, halved; 2 tbsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco); 2 tsp salt; 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for serving

A classic South Carolina Lowcountry boil of shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn, and red potatoes simmered together in a spiced broth - a festive one-pot feast built for outdoor gatherings.

45 minMediumServes 6530 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDinnerStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinGluten-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs large shrimp, shell-on (21-25 count)
12 oz gluten-free smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), cut into 2-inch pieces
4 ears of corn, shucked, halved
2 lbs small red potatoes
12 cups water
1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
4 bay leaves
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
2 lemons, halved
2 tbsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
2 tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for serving

Instructions

1

Fill a very large pot (at least 12 quarts) with 12 cups water. Squeeze 2 halved lemons into the water and drop in the halves. Add 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning, 4 bay leaves, 1 halved crosswise head of garlic, 2 tbsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco), and 2 tsp salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2

Add 2 lbs small red potatoes to the boiling water. Cook for 12 minutes, until just barely tender when pierced with a knife.
3

Add 12 oz cut into 2-inch pieces gluten-free smoked sausage (such as kielbasa) to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.
4

Add 4 shucked, halved ears of corn to the pot. Cook for 4 minutes.
5

Add 2 lbs large shrimp, shell-on (21-25 count) to the pot. Cook just until the shrimp turn pink and curl, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook. The shrimp are done when they reach an internal temperature of 120°F (49°C) for medium doneness.
6

Drain everything through a large colander. Discard the bay leaves, lemon halves, and garlic head.
7

Spread the stew out on a large newspaper-lined table or transfer to a large serving bowl. Serve immediately with 6 tbsp melted, for serving unsalted butter and extra hot sauce on the side.

Questions

Can I make Frogmore Stew dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for serving. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Frogmore Stew keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Frogmore Stew?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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