Famous Low Country Boil Recipe

Time45m

Serves2

1/2 lb. snow crab legs, 1/2 lb. shrimp (no head), 1/2 lb. all-meat sausage, 1 boiled egg, 1 corn, 1 potato. No substitution*

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all ingredients including snow crab legs, shrimp, sausage, boiled egg, corn, potato, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and water.
2
Boil the Potato
In a large pot, add 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the medium potato and cook for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
3
Add Corn and Sausage
After the potato has cooked for 15 minutes, add the ear of corn (cut in half if desired) and the all-meat sausage to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4
Add Seafood
Next, add the snow crab legs and shrimp to the pot along with 3 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and the crab legs are heated through.
5
Add Boiled Egg
In the last minute of cooking, gently place the boiled egg into the pot to heat it up without cracking.

6
Drain and Serve
Once everything is cooked, carefully drain the contents of the pot into a colander. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Arrange the shrimp, crab legs, sausage, potato, corn, and boiled egg on a large platter or newspaper for a traditional presentation.