Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil
Description: This easy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil combines juicy shrimp, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky sausage in a rich Cajun garlic butter sauce. Perfect for family dinners, seafood nights, and gatherings!- Prep Time: 15 minutes- Cook Time: 4–5 hours 30 minutes- Total Time: Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes–5 hours 45 minutes- Servings: 6- Course: Main Course- Cuisine: Southern American-Inspired- Method: Slow CookerIngredients- 2 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined- 1½ lb baby red or Yukon Gold potatoes- 4 ears corn on the cob, cut into pieces- 12 oz fully cooked smoked beef or turkey sausage, sliced- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted- 6 cloves garlic, minced- 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning- 1 tsp smoked paprika- ½ tsp black pepper- 1 cup chicken or seafood broth- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice- 1 lemon, sliced- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, choppedInstructions1. Prepare Ingredients: Wash and halve larger potatoes, cut corn into sections, and slice the sausage. Thaw shrimp completely if frozen.2. Make Garlic Butter: Melt butter and gently cook minced garlic for 1 minute. Stir in Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and lemon juice. Reserve one-quarter of the sauce separately for serving.3. Fill Slow Cooker: Add potatoes, broth, corn, and sausage to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Pour the remaining garlic butter over everything, add lemon slices, and gently toss.4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.5. Add Shrimp: Stir thawed raw shrimp into the thoroughly hot mixture. Cover and cook on HIGH for approximately 15–30 minutes, checking frequently, until shrimp are opaque and reach 145°F (63°C).6. Finish and Serve: Drizzle with the warmed reserved garlic butter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.Notes- Shrimp: Use large or jumbo shrimp and add them only at the end to prevent overcooking.- Spice Level: Reduce Cajun seasoning for a milder flavor or add cayenne for extra heat.- Sausage: Smoked beef or turkey sausage adds delicious flavor.- Extra Flavor: Serve with additional garlic butter and fresh lemon.- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3–4 days.- Reheating: Gently reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C).Serving Suggestion: Enjoy with warm garlic bread, coleslaw, or buttery dinner rolls for a complete seafood feast!