4 servings Text Ingredients In a large saucepan, combine water, lemon, onion, seafood seasoning and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Cook until shrimp just turn pink, 1-2 minutes ...
For years, I poached or boiled shrimp for shrimp cocktails, which many recipes call for. It was the same routine: Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt, and add the shrimp. Cook for maybe 5 minutes.