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Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

November 4, 2019

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This easy Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil is the perfect busy weeknight dinner recipe! Made with just a handful of ingredients and exploding with delicious, fresh flavor, it’s sure to become an instant favorite with your family – it certainly was with mine! Love slow cooker recipes? Try my Crockpot Turkey Breast, Crockpot Chili, and Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce!

easy shrimp boil recipe

Shrimp Boil

Aaaaand we’re back! Back in school, back to soccer practices 4 nights a week, homework, play dates, swim practices 3 nights a week starting next week… Anyone else doing the math??? I did and instantly started coming up with more slow cooker recipes for my family.

My little sister lives in North Carolina and summer shrimp boils are a common occurrence. I thought to myself, why enjoy that goodness ONLY in the summer time? Shrimp boils are super simple and take only a handful of ingredients – basically, my FAVORITE kind of recipe.

Shrimp Boil Ingredients

A shrimp boil recipe may seem intimidating if you haven’t made one before. But honestly, it’s about the easiest recipe in the world and I’ve made it even easier by using a slow cooker. There are just a few ingredients needed. How few ingredients you ask? I’m gonna tell you:

  • potatoes – you can really use any kind here but new potatoes are great and I prefer red
  • sausage – andouille or kielbasa are perfect
  • corn – about 4 ears does the trick
  • shrimp – a couple pounds of large shrimp
  • chicken broth or stock
  • Old Bay seasoning

OPTIONAL

  • cayenne – if you like a little heat
  • melted butter and fresh parsley to finish it off
  • lemons
  • cocktail sauce is great for dipping!

I’m guessing you have at least half of these ingredients on hand. Even better is the prep. Cut the larger new potatoes in half, quarter the corn, throw everything BUT the shrimp in the slow cooker and let ‘er rip.

slow cooker shrimp boil recipe in crockpot

Super Kid Friendly

This easy Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil is sure to become an instant favorite! Here’s my new measure of success: do either of the boys instantly request this to be on their birthday menu? Guess what? They both said this was the BEST dinner they had had in weeks (???) and that they wanted it again ASAP and of course, on their birthdays 🙂

Both had seconds. I had a feeling they were going to like it. They both love shrimp and the flavors are super simple and not overwhelming. It’s easy to eat and fun too.

Winner, winner, shrimp dinner.

What To Serve With This Easy Shrimp Boil

The great thing about an old bay shrimp boil is that it’s kind of an all-in-one dinner.

  • If you want to really go all in, a nice salad like this Strawberry Spinach Salad or Broccoli Salad would be a fresh addition to the meal.
  • My boys have never turned down their favorite Dinner Rolls or some Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bread either.
  • You could also go with a southern classic and whip up a batch of my 5 star biscuits.

old bay shrimp boil in basket with garlic bread

Is It Spicy?

I get this question a lot when it comes to shrimp boils. The great thing is that you can make it as spicy or mild as you like. Adjust the cayenne to suit your personal preferences.

I used a half teaspoon of cayenne. We can handle a bit of heat. If you like things more spicy, add up to 1 teaspoon of cayenne.

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How To Make A Shrimp Boil

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Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

This easy Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil is the perfect busy weeknight dinner recipe! Made with just a handful of ingredients and exploding with delicious, fresh flavor, it's sure to become an instant favorite with your family – it certainly was with mine!
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword shrimp boil
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 459kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs small new potatoes red or yellow
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
  • 1 lb andouille or kielbasa sausage cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 ears fresh corn husked and quartered
  • 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper more or less depending on taste
  • 2 lbs large shrimp tails on
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Optional

  • cocktail sauce for dipping
  • lemon wedges

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 Old Bay seasoning and cayenne.
  • 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 shrimp boil 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.

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Nutrition

Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 340mg | Sodium: 1471mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 27.7mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 4.8mg

Originally published August 31, 2017.


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Comments

  1. Lilly says

    January 8, 2019 at 10:43 PM

    Wld crawfish wrk with this too? I love both shrimp and crawfish

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 11, 2019 at 1:19 PM

      It sure would Lilly!

      Reply
  2. Mary Jane Gulck says

    October 18, 2018 at 6:34 PM

    This is a wow recipe Trish. It is so good and deserves a lovely container to put it in because it is so pretty. I have a large pumpkin bowl that sits on a platter. It has a pumpkin lid. I am 73 and thanks to pinterest and folks like you I get excited about trying new dishes. A new family favorite. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      October 19, 2018 at 10:27 AM

      You just made me so happy! Thank you so much! It is a really fun dish to prepare for guests because it’s so colorful and vibrant. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great weekend!

      Reply
  3. Ivory says

    August 25, 2018 at 2:55 PM

    This is an amazing looking dish, and what make its even better, my family and I love everything in this dish. Yum! I will be making this Monday

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 28, 2018 at 4:45 PM

      Thanks Ivory! I hope you love it as much as we do!

      Reply
    • Kerry says

      December 24, 2019 at 6:27 PM

      My dh wanted me to make this. I was quite skeptical, thinking there’s no way the potatoes are corn will cook in here. And shrimp? In a crock pot? But, I stand corrected… it was DELICIOUS and so easy to make! Very flavorful. Used good old shrimp (tails off) and andouille sausage from the meat counter. Will absolutely be adding this recipe to the regular recipe. Next time I’ll serve with a good crusty french bread or something similar on the side.

      Reply
  4. Nancy Day says

    April 18, 2018 at 5:28 AM

    when you say shrimp does it mean easy peal shrimp to

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 19, 2018 at 7:52 PM

      You can use easy peel shrimp or do use peeled, deveined shrimp with tails on or off. Whichever you prefer really 🙂

      Reply
  5. Cindy says

    February 28, 2018 at 1:46 PM

    Can you use frozen shrimp and frozen corn??

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 4, 2018 at 3:08 PM

      You can but you will need to adjust the time accordingly.

      Reply
  6. Annamarie Kinch says

    December 12, 2017 at 6:08 PM

    Will it be ruined if I add more veggies? I was thinking of baby carrots, frozen peas, & maybe some onion & bell peppers. I’m making It to bring to a pot luck Christmas party & I don’t have time to do a test dish. So maybe I shouldn’t mess with the recipe?

    Reply
  7. Cassie says

    October 26, 2017 at 7:07 PM

    What would you have on the side? I was thinking about grilled asparagus,but is that a weird combination?

    Reply
  8. Nancy Lynn Schmidt says

    October 22, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    Making it now. Thinking about adding cumin and cilantro.

    Reply
  9. Nancy Lynn Schmidt says

    October 22, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    Making it now. Thinking about adding cumin and cilantro.

    Reply
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