Shrimp Boil

Submitted by KathyP53

"I grew up Irish Catholic and Friday night shrimp boil was something to look forward. I love this version."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 cup sea salt
• 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 coarsely chopped celery ribs (with leaves)
• 2 (3 ounce) packages zatarain's crab boil seasoning
• 2 chopped yellow onions
• 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
• 1 slicd lemon
• 2 gallons water

directions

1. Bring all ingredients into a large stockpot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to medium and boil gently for 30 minutes.
3. Add 5 lbs. raw shell-on large shrimp. Stir well and cook until firm, 5-7 minutes.
4. Drain contents of pot through a large colander, discarding the liquid, then transfer shrimp and any of the remaining aromatics to a large platter.
5. Peel and eat the shrimp, along with cocktail sauce.