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Shrimp: Boiled Shrimp

Source of Recipe


Southern Living



List of Ingredients



• 4 quarts water
  
• 2 (3-ounce) packages boil-in-bag shrimp-and-crab boil
  
• 1 large lemon, halved
  
• 1 small onion
  
• 3 Tbsp salt
  
• 4 pounds unpeeled large fresh shrimp
  






Instructions



1. Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Cover and boil 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. (Shrimp will turn pink, and shells will loosen slightly.) Drain, discarding lemon, onion, and boil bags.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.
   
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   Serve with:
   
   SHRIMP SAUCE
   
   • 2 cups mayonnaise
   • 6 Tbsp catsup
   • 4 tsp mustard
   • 4 tsp lemon juice
   • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
   • 1 tsp garlic powder
   
   Whisk together all ingredients.
   
   Makes about 2½ cups.