Boiled Shrimp

Boiled shrimp is a staple on our tables all year round, but it's an essential dish during festive seasons.
While many people opt for pre-cooked shrimp from the supermarket, it's never as fresh and tasty as the shrimp we cook at home.
Sometimes the simplest things can spark the most discussion and exchange of ideas.
There are many ways to prepare and season shrimp, such as cooling it in ice water seasoned with plenty of salt.
In my recipe, I use some seasonings not commonly found in boiled shrimp that make them even more flavorful.
The method of preserving the moisture of the shrimp after cooking ensures that it retains all its flavor and becomes perfectly cooked and firm as it should be.

Neuza Costa

27 November, 2023

Ingredients:

• 800 g (1.76 lbs) of frozen or fresh shrimp, size 30/40 or smaller
• A handful of salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large clove of garlic, crushed with the skin on
• 1 chili pepper

Instructions:

1. In a pot with 2.5 liters (about 2.6 quarts) of water, season with the salt.
   Add the garlic clove, chili pepper, and bay leaf.
   Bring to a boil until the salt dissolves.
2. Add the shrimp and cook over high heat until it begins to boil.
   As soon as it starts to boil, remove from the heat and drain.
   Immediately place the shrimp in a deep dish or a deep plate.
3. Cover the shrimp with a Turkish towel soaked in cold water.
   Ensure the shrimp is well covered to retain moisture.
   Store in the freezer for 30 minutes.
4. After 30 minutes, place the shrimp in the refrigerator and keep it covered with the towel until serving time.
   Once the shrimp is cold, it is ready to serve.

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