Fresh Cooked Shrimp
Juicy, tender shrimp cooked in a flavorful seasoned broth, perfect as a refreshing appetizer or party snack. Their natural sweetness is complemented by a subtle tang from vinegar and aromatic spices, making this dish appealing to seafood lovers and those seeking a quick, elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine water, salt, vinegar, bay leaves, spices, and celery in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
- Add shrimp (in shell or peeled and deveined). Cover and bring to a boil again.
- Lower heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain.
- If cooked in shell, peel shrimp and remove the veins that run down the back.
- Serve as an appetizer.
- Chill and pass cocktail sauce.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
118
kcal
6% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).