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 natural sweetness of the shrimp with just the right amount of seasoning.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large, extra large or jumbo shrimp, defrosted and peeled
- Juice of 2 lemons or a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- 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.
- Squeeze a lemon into the water and drop the lemon into the water.
- When the water is boiling, add the shrimp. Bring water back to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes or until the shrimp are white.
- 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 of Old Bay.
- Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 132.8kcalCarbohydrates: 0.9gProtein: 30.5gTotal Fat: 0.8gSaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 243.4mgSodium: 374.1mgPotassium: 409.8mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gNet Carbohydrates: 0.8g
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