Name: Frogmore Stew (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound Shrimp-large, peeled and deveined; 1 pound Smoked Sausage-sliced; 1 pound Little Neck Clams-scrubbed; 2 pounds Red Potatoes-small, halved or quartered; 2 Corn on the Cob-cut into 3-inch pieces; 1 Yellow Onion-quartered; 2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 8 quarts Water

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A traditional Lowcountry boil, perfect for a casual gathering. This version uses readily available ingredients and a straightforward cooking process.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 5

Ingredients 11

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Seafood
1 pound 450 g Shrimp-large, peeled and deveined
1 pound 450 g Smoked Sausage-sliced
1 pound 450 g Little Neck Clams-scrubbed
Vegetables
2 pounds 900 g Red Potatoes-small, halved or quartered
2 2 Corn on the Cob-cut into 3-inch pieces
1 1 Yellow Onion-quartered
Seasoning
2 tbsp 30 mL Old Bay Seasoning
1 tbsp 15 mL Salt
1 tsp 5 mL Black Pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne Pepper
Liquid
8 quarts 7.5 L Water

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large pot, combine Water, Onion, Salt, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Old Bay Seasoning. Bring to a boil.
Add Potatoes and Corn to the boiling liquid. Cook for 15 minutes.
Add Smoked Sausage and Clams. Cook for 5 minutes, or until clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.
Add Shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until pink and opaque.
Drain the pot, discarding the cooking liquid. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and melted butter (optional).