Peel and Eat Shrimp
Peel and Eat Shrimp is a classic appetizer made by briefly boiling shell-on shrimp with lemon, garlic, and seafood seasoning. Serve hot or chilled with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce for an easy, crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound raw shell-on medium or large shrimp, thawed
- 1 tablespoon Key West Spice Company Southernmost Blend or Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 lemon, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
For Serving
- 1 teaspoon Southernmost Blend or Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Cocktail sauce, optional
Instructions
- Add 4 cups of water to a large pot. Add the seafood seasoning, apple cider vinegar, smashed garlic, and the juice of one lemon. Add the squeezed lemon halves and bring to a rolling boil.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes.
- For chilled shrimp, transfer them to an ice bath with a slotted spoon. Let cool for a few minutes, then drain well. Skip the ice bath if serving them hot.
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving bowl and sprinkle with additional seasoning. Garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Notes
Make ahead: Cook and chill the shrimp up to 24 hours before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate cooked shrimp within two hours. Store in an airtight container lined with paper towels and eat within three days.
Cooking tip: Cooking time varies by shrimp size. Remove the shrimp as soon as they are pink and opaque.
Nutrition
Calories: 106.1kcalCarbohydrates: 7.9gProtein: 16.3gTotal Fat: 1.4gSaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 142.9mgSodium: 556.5mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 1.5g
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