Ingredients
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 lemon halved
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/2 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving, optional
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add a large pinch of salt, the lemon halves, a garlic clove, and the thyme.
- Fill a large bowl with lots of ice and water to make an ice bath.
- Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, or until it turns from translucent to pink.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp to the ice bath and allow to cool.
- Serve the boiled shrimp with cocktail sauce or over a salad.
