Basic Boiled Shrimp Recipes

PERFECT BOILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• ONLY USE FOR BEST TASTE WILD CAUGHT SHRIMP NO FARM RAISED SHRIMP I don't care if you use cold, warm or hot water!
• Start cooking shrimp.
• The water may never come to a boil.
• But constantly stir srhrimp.
• Don't worry about the water boiling or time, it does not matter!
• When you see 1 or 2 shrimp float!
• drain immediately and have an ice bath waiting, to shock the shrimp and stop cooking process.
• Drain well and chill 1 hour before serving!
• If eating hot serve right after cooking.
• If you follow this method you will only serve the best.
• I have been following my recipe for over 20 years and it is fool proof.
• I have never seen anyone use this recipe, BUT LET ME SAY THAT IF YOU TRY THIS, YOU WILL NEVER COOK IT ANY OTHER WAY!
• TRUST ME!

BASIC BOILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a double or triple thickness of cheesecloth, combine all the spices (first 11 ingredients).
• Secure the packet with a piece of string.
• Combine water, lemon, garlic, and spice bag together in a dutch oven.
• Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add shrimp and return to a boil.
• Boil shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Drain thoroughly and chill.
• Serve with cocktail sauce.

SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water. Squeeze the lemon juice into the water and add the squeezed lemon halves. Add the Old Bay, garlic and onion. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes.
• Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and cook 5 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice along the back of each shrimp through the shells; remove the veins and rinse the shrimp. Add to the pot, cover and cook until the shrimp curl and are just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a large bowl. Add the butter and about 1 cup broth to the bowl and toss until the butter is melted. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter. Serve with the remaining broth, lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired.

FRESH SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Mix beer, onion, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, butter, garlic, pickling spice, oregano, and bay leaves in a saucepan; add enough cold water to fill the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Drop shrimp into the boiling liquid, let the mixture return to a boil, and cook until shrimp are bright pink and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes; drain.

BOILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all ingredients except shrimp. Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons additional horseradish, if desired, until sauce has desired flavor. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
• In 3-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups water to boiling. Add shrimp. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm; drain.
• Peel shrimp, leaving tails on. Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out vein. Serve shrimp with sauce.

OLD BAY SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• In an 8-quart stock pot, bring Old Bay, salt, water and beer to a boil.
• Add potatoes and onions; cook over high heat for 8 minutes.
• Add smoked sausage; continue to cook on high for 5 minutes.
• Add corn to pot; continue to boil for 7 minutes.
• Add shrimp in shells, cook for 4 minutes.
• Drain cookin liquid; pour contents of pot into several large bowl or shallow pails.
• Sprinkle with additional Old Bay.