How do you impart the most flavor in a boil without overcooking the shrimp? Ice! Adding 4 cups of ice cubes to the pot as soon as the shrimp are cooked through allows them to continue to absorb the flavors of the boil without getting tough. For a classic meal, pair with corn on the cob and boiled potatoes, or serve as a starter for a crowd.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Step 1
Combine first 12 ingredients and 8 cups water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 20 minutes. Squeeze in juice from lemon; add lemon to pot. Add hot sauce and shrimp. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Turn off heat, add 4 cups ice cubes, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and place on a newspaper-lined baking sheet. Serve with additional hot sauce, if desired.
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Reviews (5)
Back to TopI just had to write a review, as I am puzzled by the negative ones. I thought this was a very good recipe and I loved the recommendation to put the ice in the pot...works like a charm.
lcuconley
london canada
11/24/2016
I did devein the shrimp. And instead of water I used beer! This was the second time we did this Shrimp Boil. And beer is the way that I saw used in S.C. where my folks lived. It had much more flavor to it and the herbs and spices went real well with the beer. An a reason to get more beer because that is what you should drink at a shrimp boil! Just try not to over cook the shrimp! I dumped everything out on a news paper covered picnic table after draining off the beer and spices & herbs. I helped to cool things down and stopped the shrimp from overcooking. That's how they do it down south! Instead of napkins put out a roll of paper towels. And have lots of melted butter. It is that GOOD! We plan on doing a Shrimp Boil on our next camping trip up in Maine and hope to use all local and fresh stuff to make it.
einar1
Quincy, MA.
1/8/2016
I did devein the shrimp. And instead of water I used beer! This was the second time we did this Shrimp Boil. And beer is the way that I saw used in S.C. where my lived. It had much more flavor to it and the herbs and spices went real well with the beer. An a reason to get more beer because that is what you should drink at a shrimp boil! Just try not to over cook the shrimp! I dumped everything out on a news paper covered picnic table after draining off the beer and spices & herbs. I helped to cool things down and stopped the shrimp from overcooking. That's how they do it down south! Instead of napkins put out a roll of paper towels. And have lots of melted butter. It I that GOOD! We plan on doing a Shrimp Boil on our next camping trip up in Maine and hope to use all local and fresh stuff to make it.
einar1
Quincy, MA.
1/8/2016
Devein shrimp before cooking. The slit you make along the back to devein will also allow more spices to get under the shell.
steetie
Austin
7/20/2014
With all the spices, I was sure this would be a tasty treat. However, the shrimp were bland and tasteless. I served the shrimp with cocktail sauce because I was so disappointed in the taste. I would not recommend this recipe.
katenanus
12/24/2011
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