How to Prepare Shrimp1. Thaw shrimp, leave in shell
2. Boil the water. * (Approximately 1 qt. of water per 1 lb. of shrimp)
3. Add seasoning.
(a) 1 Tbs. vinegar.
(b) Old Bay or Bookbinders Shrimp and Crab Boil.
4. Add shrimp to boiling water (water must cover shrimp).
5. Return to rolling boil.
6. Remove from pot immediately, when shrimp meat separates
from top shell (3 to 5 min.)
7. To clean-- pull the swimmerettes apart, splitting the
bottom shell and remove
shrimp meat. Remove the vein down
the back with a sharp pointed knife.
8. Serve cold with homemade Adelphia Cocktail Sauce.
Serve hot with drawn
butter laced with lemon juice.
Sauté lightly in butter, white wine, and garlic
(Scampi), or your own favorite recipe.
*Some people prefer beer -- "shrimp steamed in beer."