Peel 'n Eat Shrimp

Peel and eat key west pink shrimp recipe

Peel and Eat Shrimp is a classic appetizer that's always a hit. Simply boil shrimp, coat them in seafood seasoning, and chill for an hour. Serve with cocktail sauce and fresh lemon wedges for an easy, crowd-pleasing dish.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 8

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 71 kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE SHRIMP

1 pound uncooked shrimp, medium or large wild shrimp is recommended
1 tablespoon Key West Seasoning Company Southernmost Blend or use original flavor Old Bay
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 lemon
3 peeled and smashed garlic cloves
4 cups filtered water
fresh parsley for garnish

FOR SERVING

1 teaspoon original flavor Old Bay or Key West Seasoning Company Southernmost Blend
2 lemons sliced in wedges

Instructions

Fill a big pot with water. Add seafood seasoning, apple cider vinegar, a few smashed garlic cloves, and squeeze in the juice of one lemon; throw the lemon in the pot. Bring the water to a boil.
When the water is boiling, add the shrimp. Bring water back to a boil and cook about 2 minutes or until the shrimp are white and no longer translucent.
Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl of ice water for a few minutes to stop the cooking process.
When cool, place in a serving bowl. Dust with a teaspoon of the seasoning. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Serve hot or chill until ready to serve.

Notes

How to Make Cocktail Sauce

- ½ cup ketchup

- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (found in condiment aisle)

- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce

- 2 tablespoons lemon juice

- ½ teaspoon hot sauce (such as Cholula)

Mix ingredients together in a small bowl. For two pounds of shrimp, double the recipe. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator up to one week.

Storage

The shrimp can be cooked and chilled one day before serving.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a day or two after cooking.
Do not freeze.

The Best Seasoning for Peel and Eat Shrimp I highly recommend a local Key West product, Southernmost Blend, from Key West Spice Company. You can get Key West Spice Co.'s Southernmost Blend in Florida at Publix, Winn Dixie, and many Florida Keys gift shops.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 4.4gProtein: 11.3gTotal Fat: 0.9gSaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 463.1mgPotassium: 150.4mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 0.8gNet Carbohydrates: 3.6g

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