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Shrimp Boil with Old Bay Seasoning

These cold shrimp are excellent with cocktail sauce.

Shrimp Boil With Old Bay Seasoning

Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 pound shrimp raw with shells
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 8 cup water
  • 1/3 cup Old Bay Seasoning
  • 4 clove garlic
  • 6 each black peppercorns whole

Instructions

  • Combine vinegar, water, 1/3 cup Old Bay, garlic and peppercorns in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  • When water is rapidly boiling, add shrimp, cover and cook 2 to 4 minutes (until shrimp are just pink).
  • Immediately drain shrimp, place uncovered in a bowl and refrigerate (at least 30 minutes) until ready to serve.
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Not too spicy Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

This cocktail sauce recipe is as good as any store bought sauce. It is made from ingredients generally found in most kitchens.

Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili Powder, Shrimp, Worcestershire Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 dashes worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp white sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 dashes hot sauce optional

Instructions

  • Mix ingredients, let set for an hour or so for flavors to mix, and dip your shrimp in it.

Notes

 11/27/23 – First time we made this recipe we forgot the Worcestershire. It was still good.