Spicy Steamed Shrimp Recipe
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Spicy Steamed Shrimp

By: Wendi 
"Messy, but worth the extra napkins!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 quart water
  • 1 pound tiger prawns with shell
  • 3 ounces Old Bay ™ Seasoning
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar cocktail sauce

Directions

  1. In a large pot, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
  2. Place shrimp in a steamer basket and place on top of the pot; cover. Do not submerge shrimp. Remove some water if necessary. Season the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning.
  3. Steam shrimp until pink.
  4. Eat by removing shells as you go and dipping in cocktail sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 368 | Total Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 345mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by griller3   view full review
THIS IS A 5 STAR RECIPE WITH SOME CHANGES YOU REALLY DO NOT NEED BUT A CUP OF WATER AND ABOUT...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2009 by EKERR19 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a pretty good start, however needs some improving in my opinion. The Old Bay called...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by Matt Diegel   view full review
this is how to do 'em...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by Andi of Longmeadow Farm   view full review
Hey, a Marylander here, I have to say, this is a tried and true technique. Steaming versus...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by K   view full review
Really quick and easy! We did this instead of instructions on seasoning box and think it's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2006 by MARMARL   view full review
I hate to stray from the recipe, but 3 ounces of Old Bay is a whole small jar! I just used 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2007 by opal~/~dragonfly (dana)   view full review
Good! I didn't add quite as much Old Bay as recipe stated (seemed like alot). I also added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by jessitlv   view full review
From a Marylander, this is how you do it. Perfect!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by SLJ6   view full review
I also added fresh lemons while cooking. Served with cocktail sauce. So good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2007 by arouse0930   view full review
This was a nice tasting recipe. I would have liked it to have a few more seasonings than just...

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