Todd's Boiled Shrimp

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"This is my brother Todd's recipe. Makes some dang fine spicy boiled shrimp."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 5 quarts water
• 5 lbs unpeeled fresh shrimp
• 1⁄3 cup cayenne pepper
• 1⁄3 cup seafood boil (powdered, not liquid)
• 3 tablespoons creole seasoning
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 celery rib, cut into 3 inch pieces
• 1⁄2 cup salt
• ice cube

directions

1. In a large stock pot; bring the water to boiling; add the next 7 ingredients.
2. Return to boiling; take pot off heat.
3. Stir in the salt.
4. Add enough ice cubes to stop the cooking process; let stand 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Drain and serve immediately.