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Boiled Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
• 2lbs. (0.90 kg) frozen or fresh shrimp
• 2 celery stalks cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 whole lemon, cut into quarters
• ½ bunch fresh parsley chopped thin (can be substituted for dried parsley)
• 1 medium or large onion cut into eighths or quartered
• 8 black peppercorns (gives it a wonderful Cajun taste)
• ½ tsp. (2.5 ml) of ground red pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) salt
• 10 cups (2.2 l) of water
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a pot, combine the ingredients. Bring to a rapid boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
2. Strain all of the liquid to separate the vegetables from the broth liquid.
3. Return your liquid back to the pot and add your shrimp. Pay close attention to timing with this recipe as shrimp and veggies can take a turn for the worst if cooked too long. Now, with your shrimp and sauce ready, bring to an initial boil and then reduce heat back to a low simmer. Cook uncovered for exactly 2 minutes (remember shrimp cooks quickly).
4. For the last step, drain the shrimp and place on serving platter, discard the broth or save for dipping!
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12-15 appetozer
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes

 

 

 

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