Boiled Shrimp

Name: Boiled Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1 small lemon, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning; 2 bay leaves; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (26-30 per pound); GARLIC BUTTER (OPTIONAL):; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These boiled shrimp pop with flavor and make a quick appetizer. Spread the shrimp out on a platter with garlic butter or another favorite sauce, or save for salads, sandwiches and more.

Ingredients

2 quarts water
1 small lemon, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
2 bay leaves
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (26-30 per pound)
GARLIC BUTTER (OPTIONAL):
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine water, lemon, onion, seafood seasoning and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Cook until shrimp just turn pink, 1-2 minutes; drain. Serve hot or, if desired, immediately drop shrimp into bowl of ice water. Discard lemon, onion and bay leaves.
If desired, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in parsley. Serve with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked shrimp: 144 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 235mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat.