Ingredients:

  • 2 gallons water
  • 1 (3 ounce) package crab boil seasoning (such as Zatarain's)
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 5 pounds small red potatoes
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, such as Andouille, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 ears corn, shucked and halved
  • 4 pounds unpeeled large shrimp (21-25 count)

Instructions:

  1. Combine water, crab boil, Old Bay, onion, and lemons in a large stockpot. Bring to a rolling boil.
  2. Add potatoes and cook until almost tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Add sausage and corn; cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Don't overcook the shrimp!
  5. Drain the frogmore stew, reserving some broth if desired. Spread onto a large serving platter or a newspaper-covered table for a communal feast.