Boiled Shrimp

Name: Boiled Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 pound large raw shrimp , unpeeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon salt ( sea salt is preferred); 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; Lemon wedges for garnish

Chef

Robert Blakeslee

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Like most shellfish, shrimp cooks in a matter of minutes, no matter what method you use. Boiling in water is one of the most basic ways. If you want to spice things up with a down-home Southern-style “shrimp boil,” just add a few seasonings to the cooking water. For a real authentic shrimp (or crawfish) boil, add ears of corn as well as whole unpeeled new potatoes, onions, and heads of garlic to the pot ... then invite a bunch of friends over to share it!

2 servings

CostModerate

Easy

Total Timeunder 15 minutes

OccasionCooking for a date

Recipe Courseappetizer

Dietary Considerationegg-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, peanut free, soy free, tree nut free

Mealdinner

Taste and Texturespiced

Ingredients

1 pound large raw shrimp, unpeeled and deveined
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt (sea salt is preferred)
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
Lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

Fill a large pot or Dutch oven halfway with water. Add the spices, bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to medium.
Add the shrimp and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes, or until they turn pink.
Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon or drain in a colander.
Transfer the shrimp to a bowl, add some lemon wedges, then peel and eat!