Perfect Boiled Shrimp

Chef #178920's Note:

My own recipe

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 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
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• 3 -4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning , to taste
• spices , to own liking,if desired

Directions:

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. Start cooking shrimp.
3. The water may never come to a boil.
4. But constantly stir srhrimp.
5. Don't worry about the water boiling or time, it does not matter!
6. When you see 1 or 2 shrimp float!
7. drain immediately and have an ice bath waiting, to shock the shrimp and stop cooking process.
8. Drain well and chill 1 hour before serving!
9. If eating hot serve right after cooking.
10. If you follow this method you will only serve the best.
11. I have been following my recipe for over 20 years and it is fool proof.
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. TRUST ME!

Reviews

[can o' beans]

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!

[leeshybaby31548]

I just made this tonight. I was worried about the vinegar because I really dislike vinegar but I went with it anyway. I used balsamic vinegar (all I had), lemon juice, garlic, and old bay. It was delicious!! Not vinegary at all! My daughter (she's 5) and I tore it up! This is how I will be cooking my shrimp from now on :)

[RNTHOM54]

Now I know why this recipe is so highly rated. Both me and my wife have cooked shrimp our whole life the old way, just bring your water to a boil and drop'em in until done. Needless to say it was a hit or miss cooking method but that's how we were taught. Until now that is. I tried this recipe last night with some wild caught from Seadrift Texas and I,mere to tell you, they were cooked to perfection. I do believe these shrimp were probably the best I,ve ever eaten. Each and every one were perfectly cooked. We ate until we couldn't hold anymore. If you were clos by I would give you a big Texas hug! Again, a fantastic recipe!