How to Boil Shrimp for Shrimp Cocktail
Follow these easy tips and steps on how to boil shrimp to make the perfect shrimp cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds uncooked shrimp
- 12 ounces beer
- Old Bay Seasoning (to taste)
Directions
- 1
Peel and devein 2 pounds shrimp. (If you want to make "peel and eat shrimp," skip this step.
- 2
Add the shrimp peels to a large stock pot. This will add flavor to the shrimp broth.
- 3
Add 12 ounce beer to stock pot. Then fill pot with water ¾ of the way.
- 4
Bring broth to a boil.
- 5
Add shrimp. Cook until done, about 2-3 minutes depending on size. They are done when the tails curl and the skin is pink. Take them out immediately when done.
- 6
Strain immediately under cold water, just long enough to take the initial heat off the shrimp and remove the pot water.
- 7
Quickly toss Old Bay Seasoning over the shrimp.
- 8
Quickly seperate shrimp from shells that were in the stock onto ice. Chill until ready to serve.
- 9
Serve with lemon slices and cocktail sauce.