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boiled shrimp

Recipe by
Amy H.
Detroit, MI

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 didn't have any fresh parsley on the night I made these so it's not pictured with fresh parsley on top.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For boiled shrimp

  • 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

How To Make boiled shrimp

  • 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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