Description

This Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil is a low-country classic made easy at home. Loaded with shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn simmered in Cajun-spiced broth, it’s a comforting, one-pot seafood dinner perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ pounds baby potatoes (halved if large)
3 ears corn, cut into 3–4 pieces each
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun blend)
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Extra lemon wedges, for serving

Optional Add-ins:

Crab legs, mussels, or lobster tails
Diced red onion or bell peppers

Instructions

Layer base: Add potatoes, sausage, garlic, seasonings, and broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Add corn: Place corn and lemon wedges on top. Cover and cook on high 3–4 hours or low 6–7 hours, until potatoes are tender.
Cook shrimp: Stir in shrimp and melted butter during the last 15–20 minutes, until shrimp turn pink.
Serve: Transfer to a serving platter with a slotted spoon. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Add shrimp at the very end to avoid overcooking.
Use chicken or seafood broth for the best flavor.
Don’t overcrowd—ingredients need room to simmer evenly.
Finish with melted butter for richness.
Garnish generously with lemon and parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl

Keywords: Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil, Crockpot Shrimp Boil, Low Country Boil Crockpot, Shrimp Boil Recipe Easy, Seafood Boil Slow Cooker, Cajun Shrimp Crockpot, Crockpot Crab Boil Alternative