Shrimp Boil with Spicy Butter Sauce

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 quarts water
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 lemon, cut into thin slices
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 5 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 4 bay leaves, crumbled
• 2 pounds large shrimp, in their shells
• 1/2 pound unsalted butter
• 4 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the water, vinegar, lemon slices, garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne, and the bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.


Add the shrimp to the pot. Cover and bring back to a boil. Then continue boiling, partially covered, until the shrimp are just done, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain.


In a small stainless-steel saucepan, melt the butter. Remove the pan from the heat and add the Worcestershire sauce, the lemon juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cayenne. Divide the sauce among four small bowls. Serve the shrimp with the butter dipping sauce.