Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

• 8 C Water
• 1/2 C fine Sea Salt
• 2 Tbsp Baking Soda
• 3 lbs Shrimp

Directions

1. Combine Water, Salt & Baking Soda in a large bowl & stir until dissolved (about 1 min 30 sec)

2. Add Shrimp & Ice. Chill 1 hour

3. Bring pot of salted water to boil (can add peppercorns, lemon juice, lemon wedges, etc.)

4. Once water has reached a really good boil, remove from heat & add Shrimp.

5. Put lid on pot & let cook 4-7 minutes.

6. Done when Shrimp turn pink.

7. While Shrimp are cooking, fill a large bowl with cold water & a lot of ice.

8. Once Shrimp are cooked, remove them from the hot water & put in ice water.

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