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How to Boil Shrimp
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
shrimp
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
3
minutes
minutes
Cooling Time:
2
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
95
kcal
Author:
Platings and Pairings
Learn How to Boil Shrimp for shrimp cocktail, party snacks, and more! This easy cooking method is practically foolproof and fun to customize.
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Equipment
Large Pot
Slotted Spoon
Large Bowl
Ingredients
1
pound
large shrimp
16 to 20 count, peeled and deveined, tail on
1
lemon
halved
2
teaspoons
kosher salt
plus more for serving
Lemon wedges
for serving
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil (about 2 quarts).
Prepare a bowl of ice water.
Once the water is boiling, add the lemon halves and salt, along with the shrimp.
Cook for 2-3 minutes (depending on the size of your shrimp), until pink.
Remove with a slotted spoon to the bowl of ice water to let cool.
Serve with cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, or drawn butter.
Nutrition
Calories:
95
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
0.3
g
|
Fat:
0.1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.01
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.03
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003
g
|
Sodium:
1163
mg
|
Potassium:
38
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
6
IU
|
Vitamin C:
14
mg
|
Calcium:
8
mg
|
Iron:
0.2
mg