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The Whole Shabang Shrimp (Boiling Crab Style)
Deedeeluu @cook_14429847
How can u cook 4lbs of shrimp AND 4 corns with only 3 cups of lime juice? That's not even enough to cover the shrimp while cooking not to mention once it reduces.
Ashley @cook_14476698
I tried this recipe WITHOUT the 3 cups of lime juice and the 4 sticks of butter in the recipe was enough to cover 2lbs(jumpo shrimp)... so I’m pretty sure the 3 cups of lime juice PLUS the 4 sticks of butter will cover 4lbs of shrimp..
x @cook_5886383
True. You don't need to cover all the shrimp with water. The steam from a little bit of liquid is all you need to cook all the shrimp. (Plus that way you get more concentrated shrimp flavor because it doesn't get diluted by all that water.)
Evelyn Gtz @cook_16590881
YES! I don't know if I did something wrong or something but it came out pretty lemony for me.
Grace @cook_23120067
Yes o my goodness, we used 1 1/2 cups & still had to re-make the sauce without lemons.
sumpty @cook_27921494
Yes! It’s got waaayyyy too much lemon... should be 1/2 cup I’m my opinion
Priscilla Hernandez Villa @cook_25024960
Yes I just made this yesterday and sounds like there’s not enough of a liquid but trust me it’s enough
Grace @cook_23120067
Thanks for sharing the recipe, though @Minda. You must have like sourness a lot :))
Alan O Taylor @cook_21850084
I added andouille sausage and small red potatoes. Used lime juice. Turned out great! Thanks for sharing.
davidgon50 @davidgon50
Question, if I want to make it with 8lbs of shrimp, do I just double each ingredient?Will using unpeeled headless shrimp make a difference?
Minda @MindasKitchen6370
Yes but taste while ur doing it. Maybe add half of ingredients first.
May Stone @cook_23981851
This recipe is the absolute best I’ve tried. I’ve used it twice in the past week and made extra to use with some king crab today. Thank you!!!
Priscilla Hernandez Villa @cook_25024960
not a question but it was a very good dish i made it yesterday night and YES the lemon juice and melted butter is enough of a liquid so no need to add water to it unless u don’t have enough lemon juice I would recommend half a cup of water if u absolutely have to either water by it’s self or mixed with artificial lemon from the bottle
Crystal Pasillas @cook_26291972
I can't wait to make this tonight. I want to add baby potatoes. Which step do you think I should add them too?
Diego Vila @cook_27559322
I like how straight forward this was. I added a chili pepper and siracha seasoning. Also I did a full seafood boil with squid, octopus, crab, and lots of other stuff. Was amazing!
Minda @MindasKitchen6370
Add one of each of the spices. For example instead of 3 tbsp make if 4 and so on. I usually add them taste. If it’s still not spicy enough I guess u can keep adding
Zenaida Lapira @cook_28874401
how do I make it less salty? I follow all the measurements right.
Zenaida Lapira @cook_28874401
how do I make it less salty? I follow all the measurements right.
Minda @MindasKitchen6370
Add sugar and lime. Did u use unsalted butter? My recipe did not have salt to it.
Danielle Broussard @cook_28931167
I’m trying this tonite thanks ! I loved them so much when they were in Houston
Minda @MindasKitchen6370
I don’t use water in my recipe but you can if want to adjust the taste. It’s really up to you.
Danielle Broussard @cook_28931167
I had to add 1 bottle of water only used 1/2 cup of lemon juice came out perfect !
Quyen Phan @quyencooks
This recipe is very flexible. I've made it more than once and, except for the first time, I've had to sub or omit some ingredients bc I didn't have them on hand and it's always come out delicious. For me, the key ingredients are butter, garlic, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and lemon pepper. The rest can be in adjusted or substituted to your liking.
Ayz Sanchez @cook_23968766
Why every time i cook this though i followed every step, the sauce still looks dry
Minda @MindasKitchen6370
I don’t know what to tell you. I never have that problem. Also in your kitchen it is up to you how much of the ingredients you want to use. Specially the lemon juice and butter. It’s really up to your own taste. The seasoning is the key to the entire recipe.
