Crockpot Shrimp Boil

overhead shot of a shrimp boil in a crockpot.

4.73 from 40 votes

This crock pot shrimp boil is a perfect dinner for any night of the week. Loaded with succulent shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, red potatoes, and of course classic cajun spices, this seafood boil is made so easily in the slow cooker.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 pounds large shrimp deveined shell on raw
1 ½ pounds red potatoes cut in half
4 ears sweet corn cut into 3-inch segments
2 pounds smoked beef sausage cut into 1-inch segments
½ cup seafood seasoning divided
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons garlic minced
1 tablespoon onion powder
Juice from 1 lemon

Instructions

To the bottom of a 6-8 quart slow cooker, lay in the corn and potatoes.
1 ½ pounds red potatoes, 4 ears sweet corn
Sprinkle an even layer of half the seafood seasoning over the corn and potatoes.
½ cup seafood seasoning
Add in the sausage and then pour in chicken broth, onion powder, and minced garlic.
2 pounds smoked beef sausage, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons garlic, 1 tablespoon onion powder
Set slow cooker on HIGH and cook for 3 ½ hours.
After 3.5 hours, add shrimp to the crockpot and squeeze lemon juice over them. Sprinkle on the remaining seafood seasoning and set the crockpot to LOW for another 30 minutes.
2 pounds large shrimp, Juice from 1 lemon
Serve warm right away.

Notes

Old Bay or Creole seasoning both work great—add cayenne if you like extra heat.
Try kielbasa or andouille in place of smoked beef sausage for a flavorful twist.
Yellow or russet potatoes can be used instead of red.
For added depth, pour in a cold pale ale and top off with broth or water to reach 4 cups.
Drizzle with melted butter or a dash of hot sauce before serving for bold flavor.
If using frozen shrimp, leave slow cooker on HIGH for 30 minutes after you add them.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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