Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDoc Crow'sPeel & Eat Shrimp Recipe

Peel & Eat Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by Doc Crow's
Time30m
Serves4

Poached & seasoned with Old Bay, served with house – made cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Cocktail Sauce

Method

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Seasonings

    Once the water is boiling, add the Old Bay seasoning and salt. Stir to dissolve.

  3. 3

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.

  4. 4

    Chill the Shrimp

    Remove the shrimp from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drain and Serve

    Drain the shrimp and arrange them on a serving platter.

Cocktail Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.

  2. 7

    Adjust Flavor

    Add hot sauce to taste, and mix well until all ingredients are combined.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Transfer the cocktail sauce to a small serving bowl and place it alongside the shrimp.

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