Boiled Shrimp With Caper Tartar Sauce

Name: Boiled Shrimp With Caper Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) jar capers, drained; 3 garlic cloves, pressed; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 9 cups water; 1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning; 3 lbs fresh shrimp, unpeeled, medium-size

Submitted by Nancy G.

"This recipe is a nice, basic recipe that is great for new cooks as well as seasoned cooks. I like my boiled shrimp cold so I always make them early in the day."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 12

ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise
1 (3 1/2 ounce) jar capers, drained
3 garlic cloves, pressed
¹⁄₄ cup Dijon mustard
9 cups water
¹⁄₄ cup Old Bay Seasoning
3 lbs fresh shrimp, unpeeled, medium-size

directions

Combine mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients in container of an electric blender or food processor; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
Cover tartar sauce and chill 2 hours.
Combine 9 cups water and seasoning in a Dutch oven.
Bring to a boil.
Add shrimp and cook 3-5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
Drain well.
Peel shrimp and devein, if desired.
Serve immediately with caper tartar sauce or chill until serving time.

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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Nancy G.

Chesapeake, VA

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