Frogmore Stew

Ingredients

• •12 cups water
• •4 whole bay leaves
• •¼ cup Old Bay seasoning
• •1 cup chopped celery
• •1 cup chopped onions
• •½ cup whole peeled garlic cloves
• •3 whole bird's-eye chiles
• •1 pound small red potatoes
• •1 pound smoked hot sausage links
• •6 ears corn
• •2 pounds shell-on large shrimp
• •2 pounds shelled scallops
• •1 cup dry white wine
• •to taste Salt and pepper
• •to taste fresh cilantro
• •for garnish for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large stockpot, combine 12 cups of the water or stock, the bay leaves, Old Bay, celery, onions, garlic, and chiles and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

   15 min

2. 2.

   Add the sausage and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the shrimp, scallops, and wine and cook until the shrimp are cooked through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and pour the stew into a large serving bowl. For more casual gatherings, serve directly from the pot on the stove. Garnish each serving with cilantro and serve immediately.

   12 min