Boiled Shrimp

I love boiled shrimp because they are delicious and super easy to make as an appetizer or as a main course. All you need is fresh shrimp with the shells on, a couple other ingredients, and a few minutes. That’s it! So easy. I like to make them with the heads on, but if those are not available, then headless are also okay (as pictured here).

INGREDIENTS

BOILED SHRIMP

• 6 cups water
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 lb shrimp (fresh, shell on)

COCKTAIL SAUCE

• 1/2 cup organic ketchup
• 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Tabasco

INSTRUCTIONS

BOILED SHRIMP

1. Add water, vinegar, garlic, and Old Bay to a large stockpot.
2. Boil over high heat.
3. When the water reaches a rolling boil, add the shrimp and stir.
4. After approximately 3 min the shrimp should be done. When they are done they are completely opaque, have a pink/peach color to them, and the tails are curled up.
5. As soon as they look done, pour them into a strainer to drain off the water.
6. Now you can either serve immediately OR dunk them into an ice bath to stop the cooking and chill if you are serving as a shrimp cocktail appetizer.

COCKTAIL SAUCE

1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.
2. Adjust to taste enjoy .