Boiled Shrimp Recipe – not as spicy

Shrimp Recipes — By gulfscapes magazine on March 27, 2008 at 8:17 am

Boiled Shrimp – not as spicy


Boiled Shrimp – not as spicy

 

10 cups water
2 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 medium onion, cut into eighths
1 small lemon, quartered
1/2 bunch fresh parsley
8 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

 

Bring water, vegetables and seasoning to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and return it to the pan.

 

Bring water to a boil and add 2 pounds of any size, fresh or frozen, unshelled shrimp.

 

Once boiling, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes exactly. Drain the shrimp, and place in ice for 10 minutes. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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