Frogmore Stew
A hearty Southern seafood boil featuring shrimp, scallops, sausage, corn, and potatoes seasoned with Old Bay and aromatics. This one-pot feast is perfect for casual gatherings and special occasions.
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.
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.
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