Asian Boiled Shrimp

By Kbird

Very good!

Ingredients

• Asian Mayonnaise:
• 2 " piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 3 lemons, halved and juiced, shells reserved
• 1/2 c. soy sauce
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 Tbs. chopped green onions
• 2 tsp. chopped garlic
• 1 Tbs. salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 2 lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp. Emeril's Original Essence
• 1 c. mayonnaise
• 1 Tbs. soy sauce
• 1 Tbs. chopped cilantro
• 1/2 tsp. white pepper
• 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

Add ginger, lemon shells, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, bay leaves, green onions, garlic salt, pepper, and red pepper to 6 c. water. Bring to boil over high heat.

Season shrimp with Essence and add to boiling mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, remove from heat, and steep for 2 minutes. Remove shrimp with tongs or slotted spoon and transfer to a large platter to cool. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled with the Asian Mayonnaise.