Locals and visitors of Pawleys Island can often be found enjoying this lowcountry favorite. Frogmore Stew is a local dish originating from the seaside community of Frogmore, South Carolina. It is known as a quaint dish that is sure to fill your appetite and savor in the relaxing lifestyle that is Pawleys Island. Here we present a version of this dish, but remember this stew is meant to resemble the carefree people making it, so feel free to customize it and make it all your own! |
INGREDIENTS
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3 quarts water
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1 lemon, halved
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1 medium onion, halved
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coarse salt to taste
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3/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning TM
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1 1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, scrubbed
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1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
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4 ears fresh corn, shucked and broken in half
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1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
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1/2 cup butter, melted
DIRECTIONS
1. Bring the water to a boil in a very large pot. Squeeze the lemon juice into the water, then throw in the halves. Add the onion, salt and Old Bay. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes.
2. Add the potatoes and sausage; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the corn and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the shrimp. Let sit covered for 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
3. Drain, all the ingredients and dump them out on a big sheet of news paper. Kick off your sandals and grab your favorite beverage. Huddle around the table with friends and family to enjoy this Pawleys Island favorite.
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