BOILED SHRIMP (FOR SALADS)

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This is an easy way to prepare shrimp for salads or to serve cold with cocktail sauce. Recipe adapted from The New High Altitude Cookbook.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2-2 lbs large raw shrimp (I use thawed frozen shrimp)
6 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 stalk celery, sliced into chunks
1 teaspoon pepper
1 onion, sliced
12 whole allspice
12 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Wash, peel and devein shrimp.
  • Bring all ingredients, except for shrimp, to a boil in a large sauce pan.
  • Add shrimp.
  • Cover.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Drain shrimp well and remove shrimp to bowl.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

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