Boiled Shrimp With Spicy Butter Sauce

4.50 (4)
⏱ 20 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Very Low Carbs

This dish features shrimp boiled in a flavourful broth with lemon, garlic and spices, then served with a rich, piquant butter sauce for dipping. It's a fantastic sharing option that pairs wonderfully with a chilled beer or white wine. The recipe is very low in carbohydrates and can be prepared in about 20 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying choice for an appetiser or light meal.

Boiled Shrimp With Spicy Butter Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 quarts water
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 5 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 bay leaves, crumbled
  • 2 lbs raw shrimp in shells
  • 1/2 lb butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Method

  1. Place the water, vinegar, lemon slices, garlic, Old Bay, peppercorns, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cayenne and crumbled bay leaves into a large pot.
  2. Put the lid on the pot and bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Put the shrimp into the pot, cover it, and bring back to a boil. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes before draining them.
  4. Melt the butter in a small pan, take it off the heat, and stir in the rest of the ingredients.
  5. Present the cooked shrimp alongside the prepared butter sauce for dipping.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1601000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryVery Low Carbs
AuthorLorac