Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 quarts water
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 5 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 bay leaves, crumbled
  • 2 lbs raw shrimp in shells
  • 1/2 lb butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Method

  • In a large pot, combine water, vinegar, lemon, garlic, Old Bay,peppercorns, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cayenne and bay leaves.
  • Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add shrimp, cover, return to a boil, cook 1-2 minutes and drain.
  • Melt butter in a smallpan, remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.
  • Serve shrimp with the butter sauce for dipping.