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Boiled Shrimp
Flavorful boiled shrimp is a classic seafood dish to serve as an appetizer or for a meal.
Course
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Shrimp Recipes
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
121
kcal
Author
Stephanie Manley
Ingredients
▢
2
teaspoons
kosher salt
▢
1
garlic clove
crushed
▢
2
teaspoons
whole black peppercorns
▢
2
bay leaves
▢
1 ½
pounds
medium shell-on shrimp
Instructions
Fill a large pot half up with water. Add salt, lemon, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring the water to a boil.
Add the shrimp to the boiling water. Cook just until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and their tails curl, about 3-4 minutes.
Immediately drain the shrimp in a colander and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain well.
The shrimp are now ready to peel, eat, or use in other recipes. They can be served warm with drawn butter or chilled with cocktail sauce.
Nutrition
Calories:
121
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
23
g
|
Fat:
2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Cholesterol:
214
mg
|
Sodium:
1108
mg
|
Potassium:
194
mg
|
Fiber:
0.03
g
|
Vitamin A:
307
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.02
mg
|
Calcium:
93
mg
|
Iron:
0.4
mg
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