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Good Ole' Southern Frogmore Stew

SUBMITTED BY: RLupisella PHOTO BY: ShawnaRae

"This is comfort food for any true Southerner. Includes shrimp, potatoes, fresh corn and smoked sausage."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 medium onion, halved
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • coarse salt to taste
  • 1 (3 ounce) package dry crab boil
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 ears fresh corn, shucked and broken in half
  • 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a very large pot. Squeeze the lemon juice into the water, then throw in the halves. Add the onion, garlic, salt and crab boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the potatoes and sausage; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the corn and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the shrimp. Let sit covered for 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Drain, and serve with melted butter for dipping. Broth may be reserved and reused for cooking rice or other soups.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2006 by Val*
Nice! I changed this recipe as follows to serve four: just under ¼ cup Old Bay (instead of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by TENIA
I love this recipe. I make this all the time, the only thing I do is add crab legs to it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2006 by Hobos on the Road
This is an exciting dish to make and eat. The shrimp is enhanced by the garlic and sweetness... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2006 by Brandy Lee
This was not terrible, but it wasn't great for sure. The lemon made the whole thing taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2008 by LOLLEYBAUER
The whole family loved it! There was NOTHING left. I didn't change a thing but will have to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by katsiss
I used vegi sausage and added aparagus. Normally my boyfriend will tell me the meal was good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by simplecook
5 stars for how easy this is to prepare. 3 for the lemon that I didn't like and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by Nita
This is a great fun recipe. No need to change a thing! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by VORCHA
This is phenomenal! Yes this is really basic but everything comes together and tastes like... MORE


 
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