Best Fresh Shrimp Boil Recipes

FRESH SHRIMP BOIL

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This is how I prepare shrimp. You can eat these chilled, with cocktail sauce or add them to your favorite recipe. I love to add these shrimp to coctel de camaron (Mexican shrimp cocktail).

Provided by Jessica

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
½ onion, chopped
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
2 bay leaves
cold water, as needed
1 pound raw shrimp

Steps:

Mix beer, onion, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, butter, garlic, pickling spice, oregano, and bay leaves in a saucepan; add enough cold water to fill the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Drop shrimp into the boiling liquid, let the mixture return to a boil, and cook until shrimp are bright pink and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes; drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 375.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 7526.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

PERFECT BOILED SHRIMP

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Make and share this Perfect Boiled Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rcdino

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 -100 lb shrimp, no matter the size of shrimp,cover with water so there is at least 1 to 2 inches of water covering s
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 -4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
spices, to own liking,if desired

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!

SHRIMP BOIL

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 lemons, halved, plus wedges for serving
1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
8 cloves garlic, smashed
1 large red onion, quartered
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 pound baby red potatoes
4 ears corn, husked and snapped in half
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, unpeeled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

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.