Quick Boiled Shrimp (5 Minutes!)

A refreshing seafood addition to any meal, these quick boiled shrimp are high in protein, low in fat, and can be on your plate in a matter of minutes.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Servings

Calories 99kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lemon halved
pinch of sea salt and black pepper
wedges lemon
1 stalk fresh thyme
1 clove garlic

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a large bowl with ice water.
Add the lemon halves, garlic clove, and the fresh thyme to the boiling water. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, until pink.
Remove the shrimp from the water and transfer to the ice water. Let cool.
Serve the boiled shrimp with cocktail sauce or some vegetables of your choice.

Notes

You don't have to devein the shrimp. What we call the vein is actually the digestive tract that can sometimes contain sand or grit; you would notice it more in larger shrimp. Removing it may improve the texture of the shrimp. Mostly, though, it's a matter of appearance. People remove it to make the shrimp more palatable to look at.

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