Name: Easy Slow-Cooker Shrimp Boil
Total time: 205 min
Ingredients: 2.5 cups water; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can light beer; 3 tablespoons lower-sodium Old Bay seasoning; 1.5 pounds small red potatoes, halved; 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 1 small lemon, sliced; 2 bay leaves; 8 ounces turkey andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 ears fresh corn, husks removed, cut crosswise into thirds; 2 pounds large unpeeled raw shrimp

Easy Slow-Cooker Shrimp Boil

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Tender red potatoes, corn, shrimp, smoky sausage and flavorful Old Bay seasoning give this crockpot seafood boil the classic flavors you love. Because it's all made in the slow cooker, pulling this meal together is a breeze. It's perfect for a party—just serve with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, bay leaves and ice-cold beer. If you can't find turkey andouille, use chicken andouille instead.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on October 19, 2022

Active Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High-Protein Low-Calorie

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What Is a Seafood Boil?

Seafood boil is an umbrella term that describes cooking seafood, usually shellfish, by boiling. Seafood boils tend to be fuss-free and uncomplicated, making them a popular option for feeding a crowd. What's included in a seafood boil and how it's flavored varies by region. In the southern United States, shrimp, crawfish and/or crab are prominent, while clams and lobster are more common in New England. In addition to shellfish, many seafood boils feature vegetables like corn on the cob and potatoes as well as ingredients that add flavor like sausage and spices.

How to Make a Seafood Boil in Your Crockpot

Your crockpot or slow cooker is the perfect vessel for a seafood boil. Its biggest advantage? It supplies a steady heat and a cover so you can avoid standing over a large pot of boiling liquid on the stove. For this recipe, you'll make and flavor the cooking liquid and add the potatoes to the slow cooker first so they can get a 2-hour head start. Make sure your slow cooker is set to High and that your potatoes are cut into same-sized pieces so they cook evenly. After 2 hours, the sausage and corn is added and cooked for 1 hour more. The corn is left on the cob but cut into thirds to fit into the slow cooker. The last addition is the shrimp which cooks in 15 minutes. We leave the peels on the shrimp to flavor the broth and keep the shrimp moist.

What to Serve with Slow-Cooker Shrimp Boil

Cornbread, cole slaw or a crisp and crunchy salad are all great options. Mac and cheese or macaroni salad are good too! One thing not to forget: plenty of napkins.

Additional reporting by Hilary Meyer

Ingredients

2 ½ cups water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can light beer
3 tablespoons lower-sodium Old Bay seasoning
1 ½ pounds small red potatoes, halved
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 small lemon, sliced
2 bay leaves
8 ounces turkey andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 ears fresh corn, husks removed, cut crosswise into thirds
2 pounds large unpeeled raw shrimp

Directions

Stir together the water, beer and Old Bay seasoning in a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker; add the potatoes, onion, lemon and bay leaves. Cover and cook on HIGH until the potatoes are tender-crisp, about 2 hours.
Add the sausage and corn; cover and cook on HIGH until the potatoes and corn are tender, about 1 hour. Stir in the shrimp; cover and cook on HIGH until the shrimp turn pink, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain well; discard the bay leaves and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

294	Calories
5g	Fat
35g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 294
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 31g	62%
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 508mg	22%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.