Sunday, September 12, 2010

Frogmore Stew (Low Country Boil)

This is a fun and interactive meal that's meant to be enjoyed in the summer, outside, served on newspaper and eaten with your hands.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1/4 c. Old Bay seasoning
2 lb. small red potatoes
1 lb. kielbasa or andouille sausage, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
4 ears of corn, halved
1 lb. unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
2-3 clusters Snow crab legs
butter
cocktail sauce

Preparation:
1.  Bring 5 qt. of water and 1/4 cup of Old Bay to a rolling boil in a large covered stockpot.
2.  Add potatoes; return to a boil, and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes.
3.  Add sausage and corn and return to a boil. 
4.  Add crab legs and return to a boil.  Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
5.  Add shrimp to stockpot; cook 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.  Drain.
6.  Serve with melted butter (sprinkle some Old Bay in there for a bit of flavor) and cocktail sauce.

Yield:  About 4-5 servings.

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