Ez Peel And Eat Shrimp Recipe
Tender boiled shrimp, chilled and served with fresh lemon and cocktail sauce.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp and Serving Accompaniments
Method
Cooking and Serving Instructions
- 1
Boil the Shrimp
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the salt and Old Bay seasoning (if using). Once boiling, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.
- 2
Chill the Shrimp
Remove the shrimp from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Serve
Drain the shrimp and arrange them on a serving platter. Serve chilled with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce on the side.
