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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Ice Bath
Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparing the Shrimp
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add Salt and Lemon
Once boiling, add 1 cup of salt and the halved lemons to the water.
- 3
Cook the Shrimp
Add the 2 pounds of jumbo shrimp to the boiling water. Stir gently and allow the shrimp to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- 4
Add Old Bay Seasoning
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning over the shrimp while they cook.
- 5
Prepare Ice Bath
In a large bowl, combine 12 cups of ice cubes and 2 quarts of cold water to create an ice bath.
- 6
Shock the Shrimp
Once cooked, immediately transfer the shrimp to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit in the ice bath for about 5 minutes.
Making the Dipping Sauce
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until well combined.
- 8
Adjust to Taste
Taste the dipping sauce and adjust the hot sauce or lemon juice according to your preference.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Shrimp
Remove the shrimp from the ice bath and drain them well. Arrange them on a serving platter.
- 10
Serve with Dipping Sauce
Serve the chilled shrimp with the dipping sauce on the side for dipping.
