Keto Friendly Low Country Boil

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This vibrant Low Country Boil is a celebration of coastal flavor and Southern tradition, elevated with keto-conscious ingredients. Overflowing with succulent crab legs, tender shrimp, sweet potatoes, asparagus, and bright lemon wedges, it’s all steamed together in a savory blend of Old Bay seasoning and garlic. Poured hot and steaming onto a newspaper-lined table, it’s more than a meal – it’s an experience meant to be shared outdoors with friends. Simple, bold, and unforgettable!

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Keto Friendly Low Country Boil
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Serves: 8
 
This vibrant Low Country Boil is a celebration of coastal flavor and Southern tradition, elevated with keto-conscious ingredients. Overflowing with succulent crab legs, tender shrimp, sweet potatoes, asparagus, and bright lemon wedges, it’s all steamed together in a savory blend of Old Bay seasoning and garlic. Poured hot and steaming onto a newspaper-lined table, it's more than a meal - it's an experience meant to be shared outdoors with friends. Simple, bold, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs shrimp (shell-on or peeled, tail-on)
  • 2 lbs crab legs (snow or king)
  • 2 lbs smoked sausage (sugar-free), sliced into thick rounds
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (small chunks for faster cooking)
  • 2 heads cauliflower, cut into large florets
  • 1 lb green beans or asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 zucchini or yellow squash, cut into thick chunks
  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed
  • ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning (adjust to taste)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 6 tbsp butter (or ghee), for finishing
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Fill a large stockpot (10–12 qt or larger) with 10–12 cups of water.
  2. Add Old Bay, garlic, bay leaves, hot sauce, and both lemon halves (squeezed into the pot, then dropped in). and bring to a rolling boil and simmer 5–10 minutes.
  3. Add sweet potato chunks. Boil for 10 minutes until just beginning to soften. Next, add cauliflower and sausage and cook for another 10 minutes.
  4. Add zucchini and green beans and cook an additional 5–7 minutes until the veggies are fork-tender.
  5. Place the crab legs on top and cover the pot. Cook for 6–8 minutes until heated through.
  6. Finally, toss in shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, just until pink and cooked through.
  7. Drain and serve: Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a large tray or platter. Dot with butter, sprinkle more Old Bay, garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
  8. Pro Tips:- For stricter keto: limit sweet potatoes to 1 small chunk per serving., Want a smoky twist? Roast or char the sausage before boiling., Serve with garlic butter dip or herb mayo for extra fat.