Shrimp Boil

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Shrimp Boil
45 min.
4
219kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a delightful seafood experience? This Shrimp Boil is not only a feast for the senses but also an incredible way to gather friends and family around the table. With its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, this dish is perfect for any occasion—whether it's a summer gathering or a cozy dinner at home.

Imagine the aromatic blend of bay leaves, garlic, and a medley of spices filling your kitchen as you boil the shrimp to perfection. Each bite is infused with a zesty twist from the lemon and a hint of heat from the hot pepper sauce, making it a truly unforgettable meal. Plus, with the satisfying crunch of the shrimp, you'll be savoring a dish that feels both elegant and relaxed.

This Shrimp Boil recipe is incredibly versatile; it's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for guests with dietary restrictions. With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can whip up a nourishing meal that serves four, boasting only 219 calories per serving. Why not add a unique twist to your next lunch or dinner? Dive into this delightful shrimp boil and enjoy a taste of the coast in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • teaspoon peppercorns black
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • tablespoon coriander seeds 
  • teaspoons dill seed 
  • head garlic halved
  • tablespoons kosher salt 
  •  optional: lemon halved
  •  onion halved
  • dashes hot sauce hot ()
  • teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 1.5 pounds shrimp unpeeled ( 30)
  • teaspoons allspice whole
  • teaspoons mustard seeds yellow

Equipment

  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Combine first 12 ingredients and 8 cupswater in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduceheat to medium and simmer 20 minutes.Squeeze in juice from lemon; add lemon topot.
  2. Add hot sauce and shrimp. Simmer,stirring occasionally, until shrimp are justcooked through, about 3 minutes.
  3. Turn off heat, add 4 cups ice cubes,and steep for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove shrimp witha slotted spoon and place on a newspaper-linedbaking sheet.
  5. Serve with additional hotsauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein63.29%
Fat11.05%
Carbs25.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.38
Glycemic Load
2.58
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.294347939284%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.52mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.26mg
Quercetin
11.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:218.71kcal
10.94%
Fat:2.87g
4.42%
Saturated Fat:0.39g
2.45%
Carbohydrates:15.01g
5%
Net Carbohydrates:10.99g
4%
Sugar:3.35g
3.72%
Cholesterol:273.86mg
91.29%
Sodium:3709.32mg
161.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.01g
74.02%
Phosphorus:434.7mg
43.47%
Copper:0.79mg
39.72%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.51%
Vitamin C:22.55mg
27.33%
Magnesium:93.38mg
23.34%
Potassium:701.55mg
20.04%
Calcium:199.94mg
19.99%
Zinc:2.84mg
18.96%
Fiber:4.02g
16.09%
Iron:2.38mg
13.23%
Selenium:8.33µg
11.9%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.77%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.83%
Vitamin A:285.6IU
5.71%
Folate:20.22µg
5.05%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.24%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.14%
Vitamin K:3.03µg
2.89%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.51%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.05%
Source:Epicurious