Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Frogmore Stew

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If you are looking for a 30-minute meal that is going to have at least one element that everyone in the family is going to enjoy, is fun to eat, summery, makes you feel as if you’re on vacation, and has a bit of history to boot, then Frogmore Stew is the answer. Named after a small Low Country fishing community on Saint Helena Island near Hilton Head, Frogmore Stew is sometimes called Low Country Boil. I call it wonderfully good! To be truly authentic, cover your table with newspapers, drain the pot, and spread it out on the table and dig in. The kids will love it!
Frogmore Stew

2 T. salt
3 qts. water
1 12-oz. can beer
2 bay leaves
1 lemon, quartered
2 large sweet onions, cut in wedges
2 lbs. smoked sausage, cut in 2-inch lengths
8 ears corn on the cob
4 lbs. large shrimp, in shells
In an 8-quart stockpot, bring Old Bay, salt, water, beer, soup base, bay leaves, and lemon to a boil. Add potatoes and onions, and cook over high heat for 8 minutes. Add smoked sausage, and continue to cook on high for 5 minutes. Add corn to pot, and cook for 7 minutes. Add shrimp in shells*, and cook for 4 minutes. Drain cooking liquid; pour contents of pot into several large bowls or shallow pails. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay. Serve with lots of napkins.

*If you are using shrimp without shells, only cook for 2 minutes.



6 comments:

Angie's Recipes said...

I like the simple preparation and how delicious and satisfying it turned out!

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Patti,
I have to say, your blog is always interesting! I now know about something new to me. I'm waiting for our local corn to be ready. Probably this weekend or next!

Pam Richardson said...

Pattie, that looks so delicious! I love following you on Instagram to see all your beautiful food inspiration. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Pam said...

I've never had Frogmore stew before but I think it looks delicious.

Linda said...

Pattie I'm ready to dive into that! Did you serve it to your kids? I had no idea of the name origin - how interesting!

Jeff the Chef said...

Thanks for introducing me to Frogmore stew. Seems like it needs more frogs! Just kidding. It looks delicious, and your description makes it sound irresistable.