Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil
This vibrant shrimp boil brings the flavors of summer to your table with tender shrimp, seasoned potatoes, corn, and sausage. Perfect for a picnic or outdoor meal, pack it in a portable slow cooker and savor it by the beach or lake.
Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil
3
servings15
minutes4
hours210
kcalIngredients
For Shrimp Boil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
18 tiny red potatoes or 6 ounces larger red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
9 red pearl onions, outer skin removed
5–6 ounces spicy Portuguese chouriço (or sweet sausage), sliced into ¼-inch rounds
1 ear of corn, cut into 8 riblets
3 garlic cloves
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, plus extra for garnish
10 ounces large wild shrimp, shell-on (20–30 per pound)
2 tablespoons homemade seasoning blend (or Old Bay Seasoning/seafood seasoning)
For Homemade Seasoning Blend
2 teaspoons celery salt
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground dry mustard
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Optional Seasoning Add-Ins
¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch ground mace
Pinch ground allspice
Pinch ground cinnamon
Directions
- In a bowl, whisk together the homemade seasoning blend (or premade seasoning), lemon juice, hot sauce, and 3 cups of water. Set aside.
- Add potatoes, onions, sausage, corn, garlic, and bay leaves to a slow cooker. Pour in the seasoned water mixture and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, or until the potatoes are nearly tender.
- Add the shrimp to the slow cooker, stirring gently. Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and pink.
- Garnish with extra tarragon, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- For immediate serving, ensure shrimp are fully cooked (opaque and pink).
- This dish is ideal for outdoor meals; transport it in a portable slow cooker for a fresh, al fresco dining experience.
- Pair with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
Cuisine: American
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Main Ingredient: Seafood
Bring the taste of a coastal feast to your kitchen with this easy, flavorful slow cooker shrimp boil!
