Basic Boiled Shrimp Recipe

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Basic Boiled Shrimp
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a double or triple thickness of cheesecloth, combine all the spices (first 11 ingredients).
  2. Secure the packet with a piece of string.
  3. Combine water, lemon, garlic, and spice bag together in a dutch oven.
  4. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp and return to a boil.
  6. Boil shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Drain thoroughly and chill.
  8. Serve with cocktail sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 25.09 Kcal (105 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.3g 2%
Cholesterol 3.29mg 1%
Sodium 71.83mg 3%
Potassium 35.26mg 1%
Total Carbs 3.16g 1%
Sugars 0.36g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.64g 3%
Protein 0.77g 2%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 44.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 7.54 Kcal (32 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.39g 2%
Cholesterol 0.99mg 1%
Sodium 21.57mg 3%
Potassium 10.59mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.95g 1%
Sugars 0.11g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 3%
Protein 0.23g 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 9%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 13.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.5
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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