Lowcountry Boil

By LisaMK

Found this recipe in the Virginia-Pilot but have tried similar for parties.This is by Mark Steuer. This one is slightly modified.

Ingredients

• 1 tbs evoo
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 thinly sliced vidalia onion
• 1/2 fennel bulb,outer layer removed and halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
• 3 medium-sized red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 1/2 broth
• 1 tbs old bay seasoning
• 1 tbs paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 andouille sausage links, sliced into rounds
• 1 dozen clams cleaned
• 12 medium shrimp, deveined and peeled
• 1 tbs unsalted butter
• 3 tbs coarsely chopped italian parsley
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• sea salt
• loaf toasted sourdough bread

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil lidded pot over medium heat. Add garlic, onions and fennel, about 3 mins. Add potatoes and cook, stirring, another 2 mins. Add broth and spices, bring to simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 mins.
Add sausage and clams to pot and cover. Steam until shells pop open about 5 mins. Stir in shrimp, butter, parsley and lemon juice and cook until shrimp just turn pink, about 2 mins. Season w/salt to taste. Serve immediately w/ slice of bread.