Description
This EASY old bay steamed shrimp comes together in less than 15 minutes and makes a great appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
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Steamed Shrimp:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 16 oz. jumbo shrimp (peel on)
Old Bay Cocktail Sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. horseradish
- 1/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Mix Old Bay cocktail sauce. In a small bowl, stir together ketchup, lemon juice, horseradish, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Heat water, cider vinegar, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon slices in a large skillet over medium heat.
- When the mixture boils, add the shrimp, stir into the Old Bay mixture, and cover. Lower heat and steam for 3-6 minutes, until shrimp is cooked through.
- Let shrimp cool (or chill completely) before serving and serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust horseradish amount in cocktail sauce according to your personal preference.
- Storage: Store steamed shrimp with old bay in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Serve chilled.
- Ingredient notes: Use high-quality, raw shrimp for the best flavor.
- Prep ahead: You can cook the shrimp and store in refrigerator and also make the cocktail sauce up to a day ahead.