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Spicy Steamed Shrimp
Wendi
"Messy, but worth the extra napkins!"
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Ingredients
25 m servings 368 calsOriginal recipe yields 2 servings
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- In a large pot, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
- Place shrimp in a steamer basket and place on top of the pot; cover. Do not submerge shrimp. Remove some water if necessary. Season the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning.
- Steam shrimp until pink.
- Eat by removing shells as you go and dipping in cocktail sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 368 calories; 4.4 g fat; 38.8 g carbohydrates; 41.1 g protein; 345 mg cholesterol; 7350 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Most helpful positive review
12/28/2006
THIS IS A 5 STAR RECIPE WITH SOME CHANGES YOU REALLY DO NOT NEED BUT A CUP OF WATER AND ABOUT A 1/4 CUP OF OLD BAY I PUT MY OLDBAY ON TOP OF MY SHRIMP AND THEN STEAMED ALSO I ADDED ABOUT A 1/4 ...
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3/19/2006
I hate to stray from the recipe, but 3 ounces of Old Bay is a whole small jar! I just used 3 T of the seasoning and it was still super spicy. I could really only taste the Old Bay and not the ...
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12/28/2006
THIS IS A 5 STAR RECIPE WITH SOME CHANGES YOU REALLY DO NOT NEED BUT A CUP OF WATER AND ABOUT A 1/4 CUP OF OLD BAY I PUT MY OLDBAY ON TOP OF MY SHRIMP AND THEN STEAMED ALSO I ADDED ABOUT A 1/4 ...
9/11/2009
This is a pretty good start, however needs some improving in my opinion. The Old Bay called for is way too much - also, when steaming the shrimp, make sure to "steam" - not boil them. Use a co...
10/23/2006
Hey, a Marylander here, I have to say, this is a tried and true technique. Steaming versus boiling. Great!
3/19/2006
I hate to stray from the recipe, but 3 ounces of Old Bay is a whole small jar! I just used 3 T of the seasoning and it was still super spicy. I could really only taste the Old Bay and not the ...
3/16/2002
Really quick and easy! We did this instead of instructions on seasoning box and think it's better this way! A quick rinse under cold water gets most messy stuff off and shrimp is still spicy. ...
10/22/2011
Very tasty but I think my way is 5 stars instead of 4. I roast the shrimp at 400 degrees just until pink on a baking sheet with a little salt, pepper, and olive oil. Then I season as the recip...
6/1/2013
Here is my 5 star version. Put a ceramic plate in the refrigerator to chill. Use the largest raw shrimp you can find, ok if it is frozen; I like the 13-15 shrimp per lb. for a minimum size. Defr...