Put just ½ inch of water in a saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning or other shrimp boil seasoning and a splash (about 2 tablespoons) of white or cider vinegar.
Bring the water and spices to a full rolling boil over high heat.
Add up to one pound of medium shrimp, cover and bring back to a full rolling boil.
The instant the water starts boiling, turn fire down to low and begin timing 2 minutes very exactly.
After two minutes, turn the stove off or remove the pan from the stove if you're using an electric stove.
Time another two minutes -- exactly.
Drain water from shrimp. There should be a lot of the spices still sticking to the shrimp.
You can either serve the shrimp immediately, or put it in the refrigerator to chill for a cold meal later.
Notes
NOTE: Large shrimp will take 2-1/2 minutes in each stage and jumbo shrimp 3 to 3-1/2 minutes in each
Nutrition Facts
Boiled Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 285mg95%
Sodium 881mg37%
Potassium 104mg3%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 55IU1%
Vitamin C 4.9mg6%
Calcium 184mg18%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.