Uncle Bob
Chef Extraordinaire
BOILED SHRIMP
Make a boiling “brew” out of water and Zatarain’s Shrimp & Crab Boil. Use Bags, bulk, or both -- Old Bay is a good seasoning too...Used alone or used with the Zatarain’s -- Salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onions, garlic, bay leaves, lemons, and thyme are excellent additions as well. Add everything to your pot...bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer for an hour. Cool, and refrigerate over night. Make twice as much as you think you will need. --- Next day bring half of the “brew” up to a boil...drop your shrimp in....bring it back to a boil for 1 minute or less. Remove the shrimp and shock them in the reserved (cold) “brew” to stop the cooking -- Let the Shrimp soak for 20 minutes or so. Drain and serve, or refrigerate and serve later. New Potatoes, Corn, and Sausages are other favorites to cook to go along with the shrimp. ---- Beer, wine, butter/oil can be added to your cooking “brew” also. --- Use head on shrimp, when possible, for better flavor.
Enjoy!