Shrimp Boil with Spicy Sauce

Shrimp Boil with Spicy Sauce is an easy shrimp dinner where you boil the shrimp and serve them with a spicy sauce for dipping!  This popular “peel and eat” shrimp recipe can be served as an appetizer or as the main course.  But we prefer to serve it as the main course simply because it’s so much fun to eat shrimp this way!  It’s perfect for outdoor dining.

 

Shrimp Boil with Spicy Sauce… and Better!

Looking for a hassle-free and enjoyable meal for your loved ones and friends this weekend? Why not try out a Shrimp Boil? It’s a perfect option!

It’s an easy and fun way to eat shrimp! Plus, there’s nothing like a simple shrimp boil that never fails.

You’ll find this recipe to be practically effortless. Not only is it so easy to make this shrimp boil, but it always makes a huge impression on guests! 

Serve with a side of grilled zucchini or other vegetables, corn on the cob, and maybe a summer baby arugula watermelon salad, and you’ll have a complete meal. 

There is a simple process to this shrimp boil recipe: adding some seasonings to the boiling water is required before the shrimp goes in.  Then allow the water to come to a full boil, toss in the shrimp, and as soon as the shrimp turns pink, remove it and serve!  It’s that easy!

We enjoy cooking shrimp dishes, and some of our favorites are Shrimp Cocktail with Vodka Sauce and our Easy Italian Shrimp Salad, just to name a few.

 

Ingredients Needed for Shrimp Boil with Spicy Sauce:

For our shrimp boil with spicy sauce recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1/4 cup vinegar

• 2 garlic cloves-smashed

• 4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning

• 1 tsp. sea salt

• 2 to 3 pounds of large shrimp, in their shells

Ingredients for SPICY SAUCE:

• 2 sticks of salted butter

• 2 tsp. lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

• 3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

 

How to Make Shrimp Boil?

Is this your first time making a shrimp boil? No worries – it’s relatively easy. You can follow our steps here, or you can jump down to the bottom of this page and find our full recipe card.

1. Bring a large pot filled with water to a full boil on the stove top.

2. Add vinegar, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and salt. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.

3.  Add the shrimp to the pot.  Cover and bring back to boil.  Continue to boil until shrimp are fully cooked and turn pink, about 2 to 3 minutes.  Drain. 

4.  Transfer shrimp to a large family-size bowl or platter and serve!

How to Make Spicy Butter Sauce? 

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan.  Remove from heat and stir in the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. 

2.  Divide the butter sauce among 4 small bowls.  Serve immediately. 

 

A Delicious Seafood Dinner

Don’t forget to serve some fresh fruit, or blackberry chocolate chip gelato as dessert.  🙂 Next time you entertain, throw a “peel and eat shrimp” night with family and friends. Everyone will enjoy a fun, memorable shrimp dinner, and you’ll get rave reviews, no question.

ENJOY!!

More Shrimp Dinners or Appetizers!

Here are a few more recipes from 2 Sisters Recipes:

• Easy Shrimp Dinner
• Shrimp and Calamari Salad
• Best Shrimp Green Bean Salad
• Spaghetti with Shrimp Marinara
• Shrimp Cocktail with Jalapeno Peppers
• Shrimp Cocktail with Vodka Sauce

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Happy & Healthy Entertaining!  🙂

Thanks for stopping by!

Anna and Liz