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Shrimp Cocktail

Recipe from the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Cookbook
Serves 6-8
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 Tbsp salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 stalk celery, cut in 3-inch pieces
  • 2 pounds unpeeled, fresh shrimp (if using frozen, defrost)

Instructions
 

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; add shrimp
  • Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink
  • Drain well; rinse with cold water
  • Chill, Peel and devein shrimp
  • Serve with cocktail sauce if desired.
Keyword shrimp