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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (1157g)

Recipe makes 2 servings

Calories 247
Calories from Fat 35 (14%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 3.9g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 345mg 115%
Sodium 338mg 14%
Potassium 442mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 46.2g 92%

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Perfect Boiled Shrimp

Recipe #112889 | 15 min | 5 min prep | add private note

By: Chef #178920
Mar 7, 2005

My own recipe

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

  • 1-100 lb shrimp, no matter the size of shrimp,cover with water so there is at least 1 to 2 inches of water covering s
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 3-4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
  • spices, to own liking,if desired

Directions

  1. 1
    ONLY USE FOR BEST TASTE WILD CAUGHT SHRIMP NO FARM RAISED SHRIMP I don't care if you use cold, warm or hot water!
  2. 2
    Start cooking shrimp.
  3. 3
    The water may never come to a boil.
  4. 4
    But constantly stir srhrimp.
  5. 5
    Don't worry about the water boiling or time, it does not matter!
  6. 6
    When you see 1 or 2 shrimp float!
  7. 7
    drain immediately and have an ice bath waiting, to shock the shrimp and stop cooking process.
  8. 8
    Drain well and chill 1 hour before serving!
  9. 9
    If eating hot serve right after cooking.
  10. 10
    If you follow this method you will only serve the best.
  11. 11
    I have been following my recipe for over 20 years and it is fool proof.
  12. 12
    I have never seen anyone use this recipe, BUT LET ME SAY THAT IF YOU TRY THIS, YOU WILL NEVER COOK IT ANY OTHER WAY!
  13. 13
    TRUST ME!

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From: Julie 927

On May 10, 2009

This was a great suggestion! Thank you! The shrimp came out just perfect. And thanks for the plug for wild shrimp.....we always support our Gulf Coast shrimp boats by choosing to buy wild shrimp!

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  • From: can o' beans

    On Apr 19, 2009

    I tried to make this recipe, but was unable to find a 100 lb shrimp. That's probably because it would not be called a "shrimp" if it were that big!

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  • From: Chef #898927

    On Jul 22, 2008

    I just tried this recipe, and the shrimp came out perfectly cooked, just as you said. The water wasn't boiling, but I stirred until two shrimp floated, and whalah! Perfectly cooked 41-50 ct. shrimp!! It was farm raised, and I can't wait to try it on some wild caught! Thanks so much!!! No more tough, overcooked shrimp.

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  • From: meltedcountry

    On Jun 22, 2006

    I am in heaven! These are the best shrimp I have ever eaten. Usually they are tough and rubbery. Not anymore!! Followed your recipe and I have the most tender, delicious shrimp ever! I will never make them any other way, and we are sure to be eating a whole lot more shrimp in our house! Thanks for sharing this fabulous secret!

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