Crockpot Shrimp Boil Recipe
This Crockpot Shrimp Boil is a flavorful and easy one-pot meal featuring tender red-skinned potatoes, smoky andouille sausage, sweet corn, and succulent jumbo shrimp cooked in a spiced broth. Perfect for a casual family dinner or gathering, the slow cooker method lets all the seasonings meld together for a deliciously comforting seafood boil without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on Low or 3-4 hours on High
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1.5 lb red skinned potatoes, halved
- 3–4 ears sweet corn on the cob, shucked and cut into thirds
- 1 onion, sliced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
Meat & Seafood
- 2 ropes andouille sausage, sliced 1-inch thick
- 2 lbs raw jumbo shrimp, deveined with tails on and thawed
Liquids & Seasonings
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1–2 cups water, as needed
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Creole/Cajun seasoning
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Chopped parsley, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the base ingredients: Place the halved potatoes, sliced andouille sausage, corn pieces, sliced onion, and minced garlic into the bottom of your crockpot, creating a flavorful foundation for the boil.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and enough water (1-2 cups) to just cover the ingredients. Sprinkle in the Old Bay and Creole/Cajun seasonings, then stir gently to evenly distribute the spices throughout the mixture.
- Cook the base: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes become tender when pierced with a fork and flavors meld.
- Add the shrimp: In the last 30 to 60 minutes of cooking, add the thawed raw jumbo shrimp to the crockpot. Cover and continue cooking until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and fully cooked through, ensuring they remain juicy and tender.
- Finish and serve: Just before serving, stir in the fresh lemon juice to brighten the dish. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh and vibrant touch, then serve hot for a hearty, satisfying shrimp boil experience.
Notes
- Make sure shrimp are fully thawed if using frozen before adding to the crockpot.
- Adjust water quantity to ensure ingredients are just covered but avoid too much liquid for a more concentrated flavor.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best brightness at the end.
- For more heat, feel free to add extra cayenne pepper or hot sauce during cooking.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 2 days and reheat gently to avoid overcooking shrimp.
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