Basic Boiled Shrimp Food

PERFECT BOILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• ONLY USE FOR BEST TASTE WILD CAUGHT SHRIMP NO FARM RAISED SHRIMP I don't care if you use cold, warm or hot water!
• Start cooking shrimp.
• The water may never come to a boil.
• But constantly stir srhrimp.
• Don't worry about the water boiling or time, it does not matter!
• When you see 1 or 2 shrimp float!
• drain immediately and have an ice bath waiting, to shock the shrimp and stop cooking process.
• Drain well and chill 1 hour before serving!
• If eating hot serve right after cooking.
• If you follow this method you will only serve the best.
• I have been following my recipe for over 20 years and it is fool proof.
• I have never seen anyone use this recipe, BUT LET ME SAY THAT IF YOU TRY THIS, YOU WILL NEVER COOK IT ANY OTHER WAY!
• TRUST ME!

BASIC BOILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a double or triple thickness of cheesecloth, combine all the spices (first 11 ingredients).
• Secure the packet with a piece of string.
• Combine water, lemon, garlic, and spice bag together in a dutch oven.
• Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add shrimp and return to a boil.
• Boil shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Drain thoroughly and chill.
• Serve with cocktail sauce.

SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water. Squeeze the lemon juice into the water and add the squeezed lemon halves. Add the Old Bay, garlic and onion. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes.
• Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and cook 5 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice along the back of each shrimp through the shells; remove the veins and rinse the shrimp. Add to the pot, cover and cook until the shrimp curl and are just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a large bowl. Add the butter and about 1 cup broth to the bowl and toss until the butter is melted. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter. Serve with the remaining broth, lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired.

BROILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Put shrimp in lg. bowl
• Add all other ingredients.
• Toss well to coat shrimp.
• Place on shallow baking sheet.
• Broil 7 in from heat for about 6-7 min, turning once.
• Serve with sauce from pan.
• Add a little butter if you like.

SIMPLE SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a food processor and pulse until finely minced.
• Transfer shrimp to a bowl and add eggs and other ingredients. Mix well and chill.
• Serve as a sandwich or with crackers.

EASY GARLIC SHRIMP WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter, cook onion until tender.
• Add water; bring to boil.
• Stir in noodles& sauce and continue boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until noodles are tender.
• Meanwhile in large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil.
• add garlic; cook over medium high heat for 30 seconds.
• Add shrimp& artichoke; cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
• Stir in parsley& pepper.
• To serve, add shrimp mixture to noodles.