Ingredients
6cupswater
¼cupvinegar
½lemon
2garlic cloves
5tbspOld Bay seasoning
½tsppeppercorns
1½tspsalt
1¼tspcayenne
4bay leaves
2lbslarge shrimp
½lbunsalted butter
4tspWorcestershire sauce
2tsplemon juice
Preparation
In a large pot, combine the water, vinegar, lemon slices, garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, peppercorns, ½ teaspoon of the salt, ¼ teaspoon of the cayenne, and bay leaves.
Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp to the pot.
Cover and bring back to a boil. Then, continue boiling for 1 to 2 minutes, partially covered, until the shrimp are just done. Drain.
In a small stainless-steel saucepan, melt the butter. Remove the pan from the heat and add the Worcestershire sauce, the lemon juice and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne.
Divide the sauce among four small bowls. Serve the shrimp with the butter dipping sauce, and enjoy!
