BOILED SHRIMP

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This easy recipe for boiled shrimp is courtesy of Frank Stitt and should be used in his Pickled Shrimp recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Yield Makes 3 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 onion, quartered
1 rib celery, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 pounds small to medium shrimp
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water; add onion, celery, lemon, and parsley. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and season with salt. When water returns to a simmer, immediately remove pot from heat. Shrimp should be curled and bright pink. Drain and let cool. Peel and devein shrimp.

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