Shrimp Boil With Spicy Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp Boil With Spicy Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 quarts water; 1/4 cup vinegar; 1/2 lemon, cut into thin slices; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 5 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne; 4 bay leaves, crumbled; 2 pounds large shrimp, in their shells; 1/2 pound unsalted butter; 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 quarts water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 lemon, cut into thin slices
2 cloves garlic, smashed
5 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne
4 bay leaves, crumbled
2 pounds large shrimp, in their shells
1/2 pound unsalted butter
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice

1
In a large pot, combine the water, vinegar, lemon slices, garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne, and the bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
2
Add the shrimp to the pot. Cover and bring back to a boil. Then continue boiling, partially covered, until the shrimp are just done, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain.
3
In a small stainless-steel saucepan, melt the butter. Remove the pan from the heat and add the Worcestershire sauce, the lemon juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cayenne. Divide the sauce among four small bowls. Serve the shrimp with the butter dipping sauce.
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Wine Recommendation: Pop open a cold beer for this one, or be adventurous and try pairing the spiciness of the shrimp boil with a palate-cleansing, refreshing sparkling wine from California or Australia.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 quarts water, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 lemon, cut into thin slices, 2 cloves garlic, smashed, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Boil With Spicy Butter Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Boil With Spicy Butter Sauce

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