Low country boil?

Question

what exactly is it?

Answer 1

I think its like a soup, with sausage, potatoes, spices, and even shrimp.
Paula Deen has a recipe
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_23236,00.html

Answer 2

It is a pot filled with water and a variety of items. It is said to come from the low country of Georgia and South Carolina. Also known as Beaufort Stew. Recipes vary somewhat.

Here's a recipe from Food Network....


Crab boil, 2 teaspoons per quart of water
12 red new potatoes
6 (4-inch) smoked sausage link sausage
6 ears corn
3 pounds fresh shrimp, unpeeled

Fill a large pot with enough water to cover all of the ingredients. Add the crab boil and bring to a boil. Adjust the crab boil to suit your taste. When the water boils, add the potatoes and sausage. Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Add corn and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for no more than 3 minutes. Drain and serve with warm bread.

Answer 3

http://www.purecajun.com/crabboil.htm

http://www.zatarain.com/neworleanscooking/seafoodboils/howto.php