BOILED SHRIMP

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This is something my Grandmother used to make. They live in Costal North Carolina and when I was growing up it was served one of two ways period. Boiled or fried. Of course I'll eat shrimp any way you serve it. I serve these warm with boiled potatoes, corn on the cob and/or some fried okra! Yummy one of my kid's favorites! I...

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lb raw med- large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lemon, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Fill a large pot with water; Bring to a full boil over high heat.
  • 2. Add shrimp. Bring water back to a simmer cook until shrimp is curled and bright pink. (This will take about 5 minutes.)
  • 3. Drain and sprinkle with salt to taste and fresh parsley. Garnish with lemon
  • 4. Serve with drawn butter and cocktail sauce.

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