Boiled Shrimp

Large fresh shrimp in their shells are placed in a saucepan with salted boiling water and boiled until the shrimp change color--approximately 2-3 minutes. They are then rinsed under cold water, drained and placed on a platter with cut lemon. Local custom does not require removing the vein and boiling the shrimp in their shells retains more of their flavor.

Allow at least 4 shrimps per person.