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Lowcountry Frogmore Stew Recipe

Name: Lowcountry Frogmore Stew Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Gullah Geechee
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, unpeeled; 1 lb smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced; 6 ears corn, halved; 1.5 lbs small red potatoes; 1 large onion, quartered; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning; 2 tbsp salt; 1 tbsp cayenne pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 lemon, halved; Melted butter for serving; Hot sauce for serving

Published July 28, 2026 · Gullah Geechee Biz

The Lowcountry boil. Shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes — a community feast on any given Sunday. This Frogmore stew recipe is Gullah Geechee tradition.

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Prep

15m

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Cook

30m

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Total

45m

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Servings

Ingredients

2 lbs large shrimp, unpeeled
1 lb smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced
6 ears corn, halved
1.5 lbs small red potatoes
1 large onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1 lemon, halved
Melted butter for serving
Hot sauce for serving

Instructions

Fill a large stockpot with 4 quarts of water. Add Old Bay seasoning, salt, cayenne, bay leaves, onion, garlic, and lemon halves. Bring to a rolling boil.
Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
Add corn and sausage. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink. Do not overcook.
Drain immediately. Discard bay leaves, onion, garlic, and lemon.
Pour the entire contents onto a large newspaper-covered table or platter. Serve with melted butter and hot sauce.

💡 Pro Tip: Frogmore Stew is named after Frogmore, South Carolina on St. Helena Island. It's meant to be eaten with your hands, gathered around a table with family.

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