Steamed Shrimp

5 ingredients
19 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 lb. shrimp
  • 2 celery stalks, cut in 3-inch sections
  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 2 lemons, quartered
  • Old Bay seafood seasoning

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash
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    shrimp
  3. 3
    in cold, running water.
  4. 4
    Place in a large pot. Add
  5. 5
    the
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    2 stalks celery, onions and lemons for every 3 to
  7. 7
    4 pounds
  8. 8
    of shrimp; do not add any water.
  9. 9
    Use only what hangs onto the shrimp when you wash them.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle liberally with
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    Old Bay seafood seasoning.
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    Cover pot and cook on top of stove
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    over medium
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    heat.
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    Stir frequently; the shrimp on the bottom cook first so keep turning them over until they are all pink
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    and tender.
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    Remove
  18. 18
    from heat.
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    Drain (there will be a lot of fluid). Peel and eat.

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