Boiled Shrimp Salad Recipe
Want a yummy seafood snack? Try boiling shrimp! They're full of protein, low in fat, and cook really fast. Making them is easy, you don't need fancy stuff, just things you likely have at home. Don't worry about buying special seasonings or mixes. All you need are basic spices, fresh lemons, raw shrimp, and a big pot of boiling water. Mix it all up, and there you go! Soon, you'll have tasty, soft shrimp that's light, tasty, and super satisfying. Easy cooking, easy eating!
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Colander or strainer
- Pot for cooking
Ingredients
- 1.15 lbs Raw Shrimp with shells, about 1 lb after cooking
- 8 cups Filtered water
- 1 tbsp Garlic salt like Lawry's
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black pepper
- 1-2 Bay leaves
Instructions
- First, decide if you want to keep the shrimp shells on or take them off. I usually take them off and keep them for later.
- Next, put the shrimp shells into a big pot with some garlic salt, black pepper, and a couple of bay leaves. Add 8 cups of water and turn up the heat until it starts boiling.
- Once it's boiling, carefully add the peeled shrimp. Let them cook until they turn pink, which takes about 2-3 minutes depending on how big they are.
- When they're done, take out the cooked shrimp and put them in a bowl of cold water to cool down quickly and stop cooking. And that's all there is to it! Now you can enjoy your quick-cooked shrimp.
Notes
- Defrost frozen shrimp: Put them in cool water for 10 mins, change water, soak for 10 more mins.
- Rinse shrimp under cool water in a strainer.
- Cook gently: Don't boil too hard, let them finish cooking in hot water's heat after turning off the stove.
- Store leftovers: Keep in the fridge in a sealed container, good for up to 3 days. Easy!