Low Country Boil

Low Country Boil

The South is known for several delicious meals. Some examples of these delicacies are fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and most importantly anything topped with Old Bay seasoning. In my mind the meal that encompasses all the Southern culture I’ve ever known is Low Country Boil, also known as Frogmore Stew. This meal is perfect for dinner parties as it was first created to serve 100 soldiers. Relatively easy to make, Low Country Boil is a favorite in many Coastal towns. This meal is perfect for a summer evening, or more specifically the Fourth of July. Everything about this meal makes me miss the South and summertime dramatically.

This recipe has seven main ingredients. This includes small red potatoes, corn, kielbasa, shrimp, snow crab legs, crab boil and old bay. Snow crab legs are also not always added into the recipe, however we have taken a fond liking to this component. Although the crab legs are definitely not local, it adds even more of a on the beach feeling to the meal. Usually one crab cluster feeds a person. Conveniently, frozen snow crab legs bought at a store are already cooked. They are flash cooked on the boat and only need to be thawed and heated to eat. Just another reason why this meal is so easy! Another add in is Old Bay, it is a necessary and heavenly way to eat crabs and shrimp, among many other things. Lemon slices are placed on the table with the overflowing pot of boiled food. Along with the lemon slices, cocktail sauce, a simple mixture of horseradish and ketchup is placed on the table for dipping purposes. Discard bowls are necessary to enjoy this messy meal. Another hint, don’t peel the shrimp before you cook and serve them. After five pounds you’ll never want to peel another shrimp again!