
Aug 04 2026
Boiled Shrimp Recipe
Inspired by Mike Anderson's - Baton Rouge
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
- 2
Boil the Water
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3
Cook the Corn
Once boiling, add the sweet corn to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes.
- 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
Drain and Serve
Drain the shrimp and corn in a colander. Serve hot with additional lemon wedges if desired.

