marsha's best boiled shrimp
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I learned to cook shrimp like this when I worked as a cook/waitress/barmaid at the "Seafarer's Inn" in Lockport, NY where I met my husband 42 years ago. We cooked them this way at the restaurant to be served in Shrimp Cocktails. Today I cook them with this Method for any recipe that calls for cooked shrimp.
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Ingredients For marsha's best boiled shrimp
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1lemon cut in half, juice squeezed into water
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1black peppercorns, whole, in cheesecloth sachet
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2stalks celery with tops, broken to fit in pot
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1onion, cut in half, leave skin on
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shrimp
How To Make marsha's best boiled shrimp
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1Fill a large kettle with water and the first 4 ingredients. When it comes to a full rolling boil add shrimp.
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2The moment they turn pink remove kettle from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and remove shrimp and discard remainder.
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3Chill shrimp if using for shrimp cocktails, salads etc. or serve immediately while hot with melted butter.
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4Shrimp may be boiled with shells on, tails only or completely naked depending on how they are to be used.
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5The method is the same for whatever amount of shrimp you are going to be cooked. Just don't let shrimp boil or they will be rubbery and tough.
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