Low Country Boil

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of Old Bay Seasoning

• 2-3 lemons (quartered)

• 1 pound of baby potatoes

• 1 large yellow onion (cut into 1-inch chunks)

• 6 cloves of garlic

• 1 pound of smoked sausage (cut into 1/4 inch slices)

• 4 ears of corn

• 2 pounds of large shrimp (frozen or thawed)

• Optional for serving (butter and chopped parsley)

Directions

• Fill a large pot with about 4 quarts of water.  Add Old Bay Seasoning, quartered lemons, smashed garlic, potatoes and onions.  Then bring them to a boil.

• Boil for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are just beginning to become tender.

• Add corn and Sausage.  Cook for 4-5 more minutes.

• Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 more minutes until the shrimp becomes pink and opaque.

• Turn off heat and reserve 1 cup of broth.

• Drain the liquid and transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter or dump onto newspaper.

• Serve with reserved broth, optional melted butter and chopped parsley.