Boiled Shrimp
Elevate your seafood game with this quick and classic Boiled Shrimp recipe that’s bursting with fresh, zesty flavor! Perfectly seasoned with Old Bay, smashed garlic, bay leaves, and a squeeze of lemon, these tender shrimp cook in just 2-3 minutes for a foolproof dish every time. The secret to their irresistible texture? An ice bath that locks in freshness and stops cooking on the spot. Ready in under 15 minutes, this recipe is as effortless as it is delicious, whether served as a refreshing appetizer, added to salads, or paired with your favorite dipping sauces. Ideal for weeknight dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, this easy boiled shrimp dish is an essential go-to for seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp (shell-on or peeled, deveined)
- 6 cups water
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tbsp old bay seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 whole garlic cloves (smashed)
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 6 cups of water and place it over medium-high heat.
Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the water. Then drop the lemon halves into the pot.
Add the Old Bay seasoning, salt, smashed garlic cloves, and bay leaves to the water. Stir to combine.
Bring the water to a rolling boil to infuse the flavors into the liquid.
Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and curl into a ‘C’ shape. Do not overcook.
Immediately remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a large bowl filled with 2 cups of ice and enough cold water to cover.
Let the shrimp sit in the ice bath for 3-5 minutes to stop the cooking process and chill them.
Drain the shrimp and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1725 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 110.0 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.2 mcg | 86% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1314 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
