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Boiled Shrimp
Diane Goodman
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
3
minutes
mins
Total Time
8
minutes
mins
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Calories
211
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
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.
Add the shrimp to the boiling water. Let them cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
Once cooked, transfer the shrimp from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Cut the remaining lemon into wedges. Drain the shrimp and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
Calories:
211
kcal
Carbohydrates:
6
g
Protein:
46
g
Fat:
1
g
Saturated Fat:
0.3
g
Sodium:
3795
mg
Fiber:
2
g
Keyword
Boiled Shrimp
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