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

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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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Frogmore Stew reach?

For Frogmore Stew, the target internal temperature is 120 F (about 50 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for Old Bay in Frogmore Stew?

The entry for Frogmore Stew calls for 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning. In its place: Celery salt and paprika with a pinch each of black pepper and cayenne.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Frogmore Stew?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Frogmore Stew uses 2 lbs large shrimp, shell-on (21-25 count).

Can I make Frogmore Stew less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Frogmore Stew comes from 2 tbsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco). For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Frogmore Stew contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 lbs large shrimp, shell-on (21-25 count). The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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