These boiled shrimp pop with flavor and make a quick appetizer. Spread the shrimp out on a platter with garlic butter or another favorite sauce, or save for salads, sandwiches and more.
Ingredients
2 quarts water
1 small lemon, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
2 bay leaves
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (26-30 per pound)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine water, lemon, onion, seafood seasoning and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Cook until shrimp just turn pink, 1-2 minutes; drain. Serve hot or, if desired, immediately drop shrimp into bowl of ice water. Discard lemon, onion and bay leaves.
If desired, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in parsley. Serve with shrimp.
