Boiled Shrimp

Name: Boiled Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 lbs raw jumbo shrimp, unpeeled; 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 2 lemons, halved; 1 garlic head, halved; 4 dried bay leaves

Succulent shrimp infused with zesty spices, lemon, and garlic for a classic seafood boil. Perfect as a quick main dish or a lively party appetizer.

25 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

CajunDinnerStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoPaleoHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SugarPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs raw jumbo shrimp, unpeeled
3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 lemons, halved
1 garlic head, halved
4 dried bay leaves

Instructions

1

Fill a large stockpot with 4 quarts of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
2

Add 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning, squeeze in juice from 2 halved lemons before dropping the halves into the pot, and add 1 halved garlic head and 4 dried bay leaves.
3

Boil the seasoned water for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
4

Add 2 lbs unpeeled raw jumbo shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink, opaque, and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
5

Drain immediately and serve hot.

Questions

How long does Boiled Shrimp keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Boiled Shrimp?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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