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Shrimp: Shrimp Boil with Spicy Butter Sauce

Source of Recipe


Food & Wine






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 quarts water
  
• 1/4 cup vinegar
  
• 1/2 lemon, cut into thin slices
  
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  
• 5 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
  
• 1/2 tsp peppercorns
  
• 1-1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1-1/4 tsp cayenne
  
• 4 bay leaves, crumbled
  
• 2 lbs. large shrimp, in their shells
  
• 1/2 lb. unsalted butter
  
• 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  
• 2 tsp lemon juice
  






Instructions



1. In a large pot, combine the water, vinegar, lemon slices, garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne, and the bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
   
   
2. Add the shrimp to the pot. Cover and bring back to a boil. Then continue boiling, partially covered, until the shrimp are just done, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain.
   
   
3. In a small stainless-steel saucepan, melt the butter. Remove the pan from the heat and add the Worcestershire sauce, the lemon juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cayenne. Divide the sauce among 4 small bowls. Serve the shrimp with the butter dipping sauce.
   
   Serves 4