Boiled Shrimp recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026

Boiled Shrimp Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

(½ pound) Gulf Shrimp boiled spicy. Served with sweet corn.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Fill a large pot with water and add salt and Old Bay seasoning. Squeeze the juice of the lemon into the water and then add the lemon halves to the pot.

  2. 2

    Boil the Water

    Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  3. 3

    Cook the Corn

    Once boiling, add the sweet corn to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the Shrimp

    Add the Gulf shrimp to the pot and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

  5. 5

    Drain and Serve

    Drain the shrimp and corn in a colander. Serve hot with additional lemon wedges if desired.

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