Tasty Boiled Shrimp Recipe

DH and I wanted to have some seafood tonight, so we stopped by the local seafood market and bought some shrimp.  I used to boil my shrimp in beer, but I had to try something new to make it work.  I was inspired by a recipe on Food.com - but I altered it to be a little more flavorful.  It wasn't as spicy as I usually have, but it had a really good flavor.  We were quite happy!

Tasty Boiled Shrimp Recipe:

• Shrimp (we cooked 4 pounds)
• Old Bay Seasoning (about 5-7 Tbs)
• Apple Cider Vinegar (1/4 cup)
• Lemon Juice (just a squirt)
• Whole Cloves (I used about 10)
• Salt & Pepper (not much--kept it mild)
• Water (cover the shrimp plus 1-2 inches to spare)

Put the shrimp in the pot and add the other ingredients.  Turn the stove to high and start to stir the shrimp.  As the shrimp begin to float, they are done!  If you are serving hot then drain and serve immediately.  If you want to have them cold, drain them and ice them for about an hour.

We enjoyed ours with just a touch of Sriracha sauce, but they were good naked too!

We had some leftovers which will go into either a stir fry or a soup.