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Prep time
2 minutes
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Cook time
2 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
Peel and Eat Shrimp is a great shrimp appetizer, especially when you have fresh Key West pink shrimp! Everyone loves boiled shrimp and this make-ahead dish is so easy to make, it's going to become your new favorite.
—Felice Key West
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Ingredients
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1 pound
medium shrimp
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1.5 tablespoons
seafood seasoning
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2 tablespoons
apple cider vinegar
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3
lemons
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3
garlic cloves, smashed
Directions
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Fill a big pot with water. Add 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, apple cider vinegar, a few smashed garlic cloves, and squeeze in the juice of one lemon; throw the lemon in the pot. Bring the water to a boil.
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When the water is boiling, add the shrimp. Bring water back to a boil and cook about 2 minutes or until the shrimp are white and no longer translucent.
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Drain the shrimp, discard the garlic, and place in a covered bowl in the refrigerator to cool.
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When cool, place in a serving bowl. Dust with a teaspoon of the seasoning. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
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Serve hot or chill until ready to serve.
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