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Old Bay Spicy Shrimp

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
15 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner Southern
Old Bay Spicy Shrimp
Ingredients
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 pound tiger prawns with shell
  • 3 ounces Old Bay (tm) Seasoning
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar cocktail sauce
Instructions
1
Begin by placing a large container on the stovetop and filling it with 1 quart of water.
2
Bring the water to a rolling boil, creating a vigorous flow of steam.
3
Next, position the shrimp in a specialized basket designed for steaming and place it on top of the boiling water, covering the pot to trap the steam.
4
Make sure not to immerse the shrimp in the water, as this can lead to overcooking.
5
If necessary, remove some of the excess water from the pot to prevent overflowing.
6
Season the shrimp with a generous amount of Old Bay seasoning, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat.
7
Continue steaming the shrimp until they turn a vibrant pink color, which should take around 3 to 5 minutes.
8
Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the steamer and enjoy them by carefully removing their shells as you eat and dipping them into a tangy cocktail sauce.