Boiled Shrimp with Old Bay
Here’s how to boil shrimp with Old Bay for a quick and tasty meal. It’s simple, fast, and brings out the shrimp's natural sweetness with just the right seasoning.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large, extra-large or jumbo shrimp, defrosted and peeled
- 2 lemons
- 2 garlic cloves, flattened with the side of a broad knife
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on. Rinse under cold running water.
- In a large pot, bring 2 ½ quarts (10 cups) of cold water to a boil.
- Add salt, garlic, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Halve one lemon, squeeze it into the water, and add the squeezed halves to the pot. Cut the remaining lemon into wedges for serving.
- Return the water to a boil and cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes, depending on their size, until pearly and opaque.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Let them sit a few minutes, then drain.
- Pour the shrimp into a serving bowl and season with a little more Old Bay.
- Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 213.7kcalCarbohydrates: 6.2gProtein: 46.4gTotal Fat: 1.4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 365.1mgSodium: 562.2mgPotassium: 686.2mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 1.4g
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