Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp Boil
All the spicy goodness of a shrimp boil in the ease of a slow cooker!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs red new potatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked and quartered
- 2 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)
- 2 lbs large shrimp, tails on
- 4 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cut larger potatoes in half, should be bite size. Place potatoes in 6 or 7 quart slow cooker.
- Add chicken broth.Top with sausage and sprinkle on the Old Bay seasoning and cayenne (optional). Add the corn quarters on top. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, 3 to 4 hours on high, or until the corn and potatoes are tender.
- Turn the slow cooker to high and gently add the shrimp and stir into mixture. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the meats and veggies to a large bowl or serving
container. Drizzle some of the cooking liquid over the top. - Combine the melted butter and parsley and drizzle over the top and toss gently. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
