Boiled Shrimp
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5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
121 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Boiled Shrimp
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Flavorful boiled shrimp is a classic seafood dish to serve as an appetizer or for a meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns whole
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 ½ pounds Shrimp medium, shell-on
Instructions
- Fill a large pot half up with water. Add salt, lemon, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the shrimp to the boiling water. Cook just until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and their tails curl, about 3-4 minutes.
- Immediately drain the shrimp in a colander and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain well.
- The shrimp are now ready to peel, eat, or use in other recipes. They can be served warm with drawn butter or chilled with cocktail sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
1108mg
(46%)
Potassium
194mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Vitamin A
307IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1108mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 307IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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