The holidays call for something special, something out of the ordinary and fresh. The holidays call for something that is rich and flavorful, something bold and new. But the holidays also call for succulent fish, fresh dishes and simple recipes. That’s where this boiled shrimp recipes come in. It is easy, fresh, simple, and perfect for the holidays.

The first thing you need for this boiled shrimp recipe is some fresh shrimp! (who would have thought, right?) a pot, water from the tap, a lemon, and cocktail sauce. This boiled shrimp recipes is easy, as you are just going to juice it with a lemon and throw it over some cocktail sauce in a cocktail glass. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here…first we need to boil the shrimp.

What you need to determine first is if you have frozen shrimp or fresh, unfrozen shrimp. This will determine boil times if you don’t have the time to wait for your frozen shrimp to thaw. We’d highly recommend you thaw your shrimp before you boil them, as you will get a fresher taste this way.

However, if you have fresh shrimp, there are a few other prep steps that you are going to have to take before you start this boiled shrimp recipes. First, you need to examine the shrimp and see if they still have their outer shell on them. If they do, you need to remove it. Also, look down their backs, (the outside of the curve) and see if you see a little black line running right down the middle. If you can see the black line, you need to remove it with a knife. This little black line is where the shrimp keep their poop, so unless you like eating feces, you need to get rid of it as soon as possible.

After you have done this, salt the water and bring it to a boil. Boil the shrimp until they are firm to the touch yet still a bit squishy and a nice, toned, pink. Squeeze your lemon over them and throw them over some cocktail sauce for a simple, easy, boiled shrimp recipes.