Boiled Shrimp

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Justin Wilson Gourmet and Gourmand Cookbook

By Justin Wilson

Published 1984

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Ingredients

  • Cayenne pepper to taste
  • 6 lemons, quartered
  • 1 TBS. celery seed
  • 1

Method

Put all seasonings in enough water to cover shrimp. Amount of seasoning depends on the amount of shrimp to be boiled. Bring to a hard boil for about 10 minutes. Add shrimp and boil for about 5 to 10 minutes until shell seems to separate from flesh. DO NOT OVER COOK!

For 5 lbs. of shrimp, use the above amounts of ingredients.