U Peel Em Shrimp
Get ready to dive into a finger-licking seafood feast with "U Peel Em Shrimp," an easy and flavorful recipe that brings a coastal-inspired dining experience straight to your table. Featuring tender, shell-on large shrimp simmered in a zesty bath of lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and bay leaves, this dish is bursting with bold, aromatic flavors. Perfectly cooked in just minutes, the shrimp remain juicy and succulent, making them ideal for peeling and dipping in melted butter or tangy cocktail sauce. With minimal prep and a quick cooking time, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for casual gatherings, backyard cookouts, or game-day snacking. Serve warm and let your guests roll up their sleeves—seafood never tasted so fun and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Raw large shrimp with shells and tails on
- 8 cups Water
- 2 Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 3 Bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup Cocktail sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp thoroughly under cold water to remove any debris. Leave the shells and tails intact and set aside.
Fill a large pot with 8 cups of water. Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
While waiting for the water to boil, cut the lemons in half. Squeeze the juice from the lemons into the pot, then add the squeezed lemon halves as well.
Add the Old Bay seasoning, kosher salt, peeled garlic cloves, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir to combine and bring the liquid to a rolling boil to infuse the flavors.
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and carefully add the shrimp to the pot.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are opaque throughout. Be careful not to overcook, as this can result in tough shrimp.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the pot and transfer them to a serving platter.
Optional: Melt the unsalted butter for dipping or serve alongside cocktail sauce for extra flavor.
Serve the shrimp warm and encourage guests to peel them at the table. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1840 mg | 613% | |
| Sodium | 6207 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 220.3 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 865 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2833 mg | 60% | |
*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.
