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Boiled Shrimp

Boiled Shrimp

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

The Martha Stewart Show, July Summer 2008 http://www.marthastewart.com/314217/boiled-shrimp
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  • Yield Makes 3 pounds

Ingredients

    • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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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