Shrimp Boil Recipe Frogmore Stew

I can’t seem to get enough of Southern food around here! If you love it as much as I do, then you need to try these hush puppies, this gumbo, and this perfectly crisp chicken fried steak!

What IS a Shrimp Boil?

A shrimp boil is also known as Frogmore Stew or Low Country Boil. If you haven’t cooked up a shrimp boil before then, you are in for some mind-blowing food! A shrimp boil is when you take some sausage, corn, potatoes, and ultimately shrimp and boil them all together in a large pot. It creates a divine flavor. Plus, because all ingredients are cooked together, it’s packed to the brim with delicious flavor. If you have ever seen how a shrimp boil is eaten, then you know you are in for some FUN! After it’s cooked, you typically will place all of the food straight onto a table lined with a paper tablecloth. This dinner is Southern cooking at its finest. It makes a great family dinner and is easy because you don’t have to make any extra sides!

Ingredients in Frogmore Stew

Now that you know what a shrimp boil (or Frogmore Stew) is, you need to know what to put in it! You will be blown away once you put all of these ingredients together! They taste SO good and create such a delicious and hearty meal! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Water: This is the base to boil everything in. Lemon: The lemon brings a fresh, bright flavor to the dish. Garlic Cloves: You will want to leave these whole to get the most flavor out of them! Just peel and smash them before popping them in with the rest of the ingredients. Onion: The pieces of the onion need to be large so that you get lots of flavor. Old Bay Seasoning: This classic seasoning is perfect for a shrimp boil! Red potatoes: Cut these up into quarters and leave the skin on. No need to peel them! Salt: The salt will enhance all of the flavors in this recipe. Fresh Corn on the Cob: You can find pre-cut and already husked corn at your local grocery store if you want to make this easier on yourself. Andouille Sausage: This hearty meat adds some great flavor. Shrimp: Make sure that you get shrimp that is peeled and deveined. To make it look nice, then leave the tails on! Butter: Unsalted butter works great in this recipe. Fresh Parsley: This will be used as a garnish on top of the shrimp boil.

How to Make a Shrimp Boil

Now comes the fun part! You get to put this all together and create a hearty and delicious meal that the entire family is going to love! It’s that good! Once you cook this, you will see why the South has such a good reputation for its food!

Add more seafood: If you are a seafood lover and more is calling your name, then add some to this dish! Try adding in some crab, lobster, clams, or scallops for some delicious added flavor and texture! Sausage: You can use any sausage in this recipe. I like to use andouille sausage in this recipe because of the unique flavor that it brings to the dish, but you can use Cajun sausage for a different flavor and some added spice! Add more veggies: You don’t have to stop at the potatoes and onions! Add in some mushrooms, asparagus, and bell peppers to this shrimp boil!

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In the refrigerator: Once your shrimp boil has cooled, place all of it in an airtight container in your fridge. It will last for 3-4 days. How to Reheat: You can place the ingredients in the microwave and cook it for 30-second increments until the ingredients are warmed through. Enjoy!