Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 12 large frozen shrimp (21-25 count per pound, deveined and peeled or deveined and easy peel)*
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 of a lemon (optional)
  • 8-10 peppercorns (optional)
  • a handful of fresh parsley (optional)

Instruction

  • Fill a 3 quart saucepan 3/4 full of water.
  • Add salt. If using, squeeze the juice of the lemon into the pot and add the peel and flesh once squeezed. Add the peppercorns and parsley if using.
  • Bring the pot to a rapid boil over high heat.
  • Remove from the heat and let it stop boiling.
  • Add the frozen shrimp. Stir. Put the lid on the saucepan. Cover the pot. Let sit off of the heat for 5-6 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and pink.
  • If serving cold, prepare an ice bath: In a large bowl put two cups of ice cubes and fill halfway with cold water.
  • When shrimp are cooked, drain off the hot liquid and serve immediately or transfer shrimp (but not the aromatics) to the ice bath. Let them sit in there for a few minutes to fully cool off before draining.
  • Serve as is or peel them first.