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Boiled shrimp in a white bowl, garnished with lemon wedges, bay leaves, and peppercorns.

Boiled Shrimp

Lori Mauer
Plate up perfectly tender Boiled Shrimp in under 10 minutes! This simple recipe is infused with lemon, garlic, and bay leaves for a zesty, quick meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined (or leave shells on for extra flavor)
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions
 

  • If using shrimp with shells, you can peel and devein them or leave the shells on to boost the flavor.
    Raw, peeled shrimp in a white bowl for boiled shrimp.
  • Fill a large pot with 8 cups of water. Add the lemon wedges, garlic salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
    Adding lemon wedges, peppercorns, and bay leaves to water in a pot for Boiled Shrimp.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp. Let them cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
    Boiling Boiled Shrimp with lemon, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a pot.
  • Drain the shrimp and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Serve them warm or chilled with your favorite dipping sauce.
    Boiled shrimp in an ice bath with lemon and bay leaf.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 16gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 2410mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Boiled Shrimp
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