uicy shrimp, tender potatoes, sweet corn, and smoky sausage soak up rich garlic butter in this Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil. The slow cooker handles the heavy lifting, then shrimp finish quickly for the perfect texture.
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- Hands-off slow cooker method
- Bold garlic butter flavor
- Perfect for gatherings
- Easy cleanup
- Customizable ingredients
Preparation and Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3โ4 hours (plus 20โ30 minutes for shrimp)
- Total Time: About 4 hours
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved if large
- 3 ears corn, cut into chunks
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 ยฝ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ยฝ cup melted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- ยฝ teaspoon paprika
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add potatoes, corn, and sausage to the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, Old Bay, paprika, and salt.
- Pour half the garlic butter over the vegetables and sausage. Toss gently.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3โ4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Add shrimp in a single layer on top.
- Drizzle remaining garlic butter over shrimp.
- Cover and cook 20โ30 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Top Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil with lemon slices and parsley before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- Crusty bread
- Coleslaw
- Lemon wedges
- Extra melted butter for dipping
Spread everything on parchment paper for a fun, casual presentation.
Quick Tips or Variations
- Cut large potatoes smaller for even cooking.
- Add crab legs during the last 30 minutes.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you cook shrimp in a crockpot without overcooking it?
Yes. Add shrimp during the last 20โ30 minutes so they stay tender.
What goes in a garlic butter shrimp boil?
Shrimp, potatoes, corn, sausage, garlic, butter, seasoning, and lemon.
How long does shrimp take in the crockpot?
Shrimp cook in about 20โ30 minutes on LOW.
Do you have to boil potatoes before putting them in a crockpot shrimp boil?
No. Baby potatoes cook fully in the crockpot if cut small enough.
Conclusion
Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil brings bold seafood flavor to your table with minimal effort. Let your slow cooker handle dinner and enjoy tender shrimp and buttery vegetables in every bite.
Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil
- Total Time: About 4 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp Boil features tender shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage in rich garlic butter.
Ingredients
1 lb baby potatoes
3 ears corn cut into chunks
12 oz smoked sausage sliced
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
1/2 cup melted butter
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1 lemon sliced
2 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Add potatoes corn and sausage to crockpot
2. Mix butter garlic and seasonings
3. Pour half over ingredients
4. Cook on LOW 3-4 hours
5. Add shrimp
6. Drizzle remaining butter
7. Cook 20-30 minutes until shrimp are pink
8. Top with lemon and parsley and serve
Notes
Cut potatoes small for even cooking
Add shrimp last to avoid overcooking
Serve with crusty bread
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3โ4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 260mg





