Shrimp. Conecuh sausage. Red potatoes. Corn on the cob. Served with lemon wedges, bread for soppin' and plenty of wet-naps for afterwards. And none better than at the original Wintzell's Oyster House in Mobile, Alabama. Yes, there are several other locations throughout the state but the atmosphere on Dauphin Street in historic downtown is hard to beat.
Oh, and if you're searching for oysters, you can get 'em fried, stewed or nude, just like the sign says.
Here's a recipe that may just hold you over til you can get it some of their good stuff...
Low Country Boil
Two keys to a successful Low Country Boil: Stagger the addition of the ingredients and don't overcook the shrimp!
2 Tbsp. crab boil seasoning per gallon of water (or more to your taste)
several lemons, halved (optional)
redskin new potatoes (3 or more per person depending on the size)
Conecuh sausage, cut into 1-inch slices (1/4 lb. per person)
fresh corn on the cob, broken into halves or thirds (1 1/2 ears per person)
shrimp (1/2 lb. per person)
Fill large pot halfway with water. Add crab boil seasoning. Add the lemons here if you are using them.
When the water comes to a boil, add potaotes and boil for 20 minutes. Add sausage slices and boil for 5-10 minutes. Add the corn and boil another 5 minutes. (Begin timing immediately. Do not wait for it to boil again.) Then add the shrimp. Cook for 3 minutes. Drain and pile on a table covered with brown paper.
Serve with melted butter (corn), cocktail sauce (shrimp), and sour cream & ketchup (potatoes) if desired.
Oh, and if you're searching for oysters, you can get 'em fried, stewed or nude, just like the sign says.
Here's a recipe that may just hold you over til you can get it some of their good stuff...
Low Country Boil
Two keys to a successful Low Country Boil: Stagger the addition of the ingredients and don't overcook the shrimp!
2 Tbsp. crab boil seasoning per gallon of water (or more to your taste)
several lemons, halved (optional)
redskin new potatoes (3 or more per person depending on the size)
Conecuh sausage, cut into 1-inch slices (1/4 lb. per person)
fresh corn on the cob, broken into halves or thirds (1 1/2 ears per person)
shrimp (1/2 lb. per person)
Fill large pot halfway with water. Add crab boil seasoning. Add the lemons here if you are using them.
When the water comes to a boil, add potaotes and boil for 20 minutes. Add sausage slices and boil for 5-10 minutes. Add the corn and boil another 5 minutes. (Begin timing immediately. Do not wait for it to boil again.) Then add the shrimp. Cook for 3 minutes. Drain and pile on a table covered with brown paper.
Serve with melted butter (corn), cocktail sauce (shrimp), and sour cream & ketchup (potatoes) if desired.
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