How to Make SC Frogmore Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

SC Frogmore Stew, also known as Lowcountry Boil, is a classic Southern dish that originated in the coastal region of South Carolina. This flavorful and hearty seafood boil features a mix of fresh shrimp, sweet corn, sausage, and red potatoes, all boiled together in a flavorful broth of Old Bay seasoning, lemon, and garlic.

Traditionally served at outdoor gatherings and summer parties, Frogmore Stew is a beloved dish in the South and is often enjoyed with friends and family. The name "...

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Ingredients

  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 medium onion, halved
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 pinch coarse salt
  • 1 (3 ounce) package dry crab boil
  • 1 ½ pounds red potatoes, scrubbed
  • 4 ears corn, husk and silk removed
  • 1 ½ pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
  • 1 pound smoked beef sausage, cut into chunks
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the water, and throw in the halves. Add onion, garlic, salt and crab boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and sausage, and return to a boil. Simmer covered for 20 minutes. Break the ears of corn in half, and add them to the pot; cover, and cook for 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the shrimp, and cover for 5 minutes. Drain off liquid before serving. It may be reserved for other uses such as soup stock.
  • Stir together the melted butter and hot sauce. Serve with the seafood and vegetables for dipping.
  • Nutrition

    664 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 264mg
    • Sodium: 1237mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1165mg