Shrimp Boil with Spicy Butter Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Shell the shrimp right at the table and then dunk each one into our positively addictive cayenne-spiced sauce. For tamer tastes, serve the shrimp with lemon wedges instead. Ingredients:
1 1/2 quarts water |
1/4 cup vinegar |
1/2 lemon, cut into thin slices |
2 cloves garlic, smashed |
5 tablespoons old bay seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne |
4 bay leaves, crumbled |
2 pounds large shrimp, in their shells |
1/2 pound unsalted butter |
4 teaspoons worcestershire sauce |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
Directions:
1. In a large pot, combine the water, vinegar, lemon slices, garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne, and the bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the shrimp to the pot. Cover and bring back to a boil. Then continue boiling, partially covered, until the shrimp are just done, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain.
3. In a small stainless-steel saucepan, melt the butter. Remove the pan from the heat and add the Worcestershire sauce, the lemon juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cayenne. Divide the sauce among four small bowls. Serve the shrimp with the butter dipping sauce.
4. Wine Recommendation: Pop open a cold beer for this one, or be adventurous and try pairing the spiciness of the shrimp boil with a palate-cleansing, refreshing sparkling wine from California or Australia.
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