Are you searching for answers to “how do I boil shrimp”? This article illustrates the easiest method of boiling shrimp. A shrimp boil is the most convenient way for making shell-on shrimp. It can be prepared with your choice of spices within no time at all. It can either be served as an appetizer after it is cooled or it can be added to enhance flavor for a variety of other dishes. 

1.    Use a cheesecloth, which is 12-inch square, to make a spice bag. Dust the shrimp-boil spices at the cheesecloth’s center. Take a loose pouch to gather cheesecloth and secure it tightly using a butcher’s twine.

2.    Use cool tap water to rinse shrimp. Leave tails, shells and legs for extra flavor.

3.    Place the spice bag at a large pot’s bottom. Add hot water to the pot so as to soak the spice bag properly.

4.    Add orange, lemon or lime slices into the pot. Heat the pot on an average temperature.

5.    Add shell-on shrimp to the pot in a way that the water does not splash out.  

6.    Cook the shrimp on medium heat. As soon as the shrimp rises to the surface, remove it from the heat. 

7.    Chill the shrimp without delay so that they are not cooked further. Remove the legs, vein, shell and tail before serving. 

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