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Healthy cooked shrimp with lemon wedges in a white bowl on a wooden board.

Boiled Shrimp

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 quarts water
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 peeled garlic cloves
  • 2 fresh lemons divided
  • 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, bring water and 2 tablespoons of kosher salt to a boil. Add the thyme, garlic, and juice from 1 lemon.
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  • Add the shrimp to the boiling water. Let them cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
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  • Once cooked, transfer the shrimp from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
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  • Cut the remaining lemon into wedges. Drain the shrimp and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 46gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 3795mgFiber: 2g
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