Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Xtra Large Shrimp, fresh or frozen
- Shells of shrimp
- 6 Peppercorns
- Handful of fresh Parsley
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/2 Lemon
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails in tact. Place the shells in a large saucepan.
- Fill the saucepan 3/4 full with water. Add the peppercorns, parsley, bay leaf and lemon. Bring it to a boil.
- Remove the pan from the stove and either pour the water through a strainer into a fresh pot or scoop the ingredients out with a strainer.
- Place the pot back on the stove over low/medium heat and bring it to a simmer. Add the shrimp and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the shrimp curl, turn pink and float.
- Immediately submerge the shrimp in ice water to stop the cooking and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve alongsidehomemade cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
