Who would have thought you could improve upon a good old-fashioned New Orleans shrimp boil? A former Bayona sous chef, Ashley Hykes, showed me it was possible. Serve these shrimp bathing in their colorful marinade in a pretty bowl, along with other appetizers, for a party, or serve them for lunch with deviled eggs, a big green salad, and some bread or croutons for soaking up the pleasingly tart juice perfumed with citrus and vinegar.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
Ashley’s Marinade
Shrimp
Preparation
Place a large pot containing about 1 gallon water over high heat. Squeeze the lemon quarters into the water, then drop them in. Add all the spices and seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, then add the shrimp and return to the boil. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked (they’ll become opaque and the tails will turn bright pink). Drain the pot well and transfer the still-warm shrimp to the bowl of marinade. Marinate the shrimp for at least 15 minutes or store them, covered, in the refrigerator up to one day before serving.
