Spicey Boiled Shrimp

well i know that everyone loves boild shrimp but most of the time back home it was dont as a family event w/ pounds and pounds of shrimp. so a few years ago i started trying to come up with a recipe that didnt require 40+ people and equimpent that you use to weld metal together. it was a bit touch and go for a bit but i finally found one. so i hope that you enjoy it as much as i do.

Spicey Boild Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 lemons, halved
• 4 quarts water
• 4 bay leaves
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons Zatarainís Concentrated Crab & Shrimp Boil (add more if you like them really spicey)
• 3-4 pounds large shrimp with heads or 2 1/2 pounds headless shrimp

Squeeze the juice from the lemons into a large pot. Add the halves. Add the water, bay leaves, salt, cayenne, and Zatarain’s liquid boil. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the shrimp. Return to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.

Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.