Low Country Boil

Ingredients

• 2 12 ounce bottles beer
• 1 pound small red new potatoes
• 1 package smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
• 1-2 sweet Vidalia onions, diced or sliced in wedges
• 3-4 lemons cut in wedges
• 1/2 -1 cup Old Bay seasoning
• 1/4-1/2 cup Cajun seasoning (if you would like a Louisiana twist)
• 3 ears fresh Silver Queen corn, shucked and sliced in thirds
• 4 pounds Mayport shrimp (Northeast Florida shrimp), peeled and deveined with tails on

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer on stove, or grill at a tailgate.
2. Add beer, Old Bay Seasoning and simmer to meld the flavors.
3. Add potatoes, sausage and onions, and lemons. Simmer 15-20 minutes.
4. Add corn and simmer about 5 minutes.
5. Add shrimp and cook 5-6 minutes until they turn pink.
6. Strain solids and serve on a large platter or on newspaper if at a picnic or tailgate.
7. Serve with soft rosemary butter or olive oil with herbs for the potatoes.
8. A few drops of hot sauce and a squeeze of lemon never hurts.

Notes

Try adding green olives or 2 jalapenos, sliced lengthwise if desired.

By KathyMillerTime