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Chilled Boiled Shrimp and Vegetable Platter
Cold seasoned shrimp, sliced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and a tangy dipping sauce make a light dinner plate.
Total time25 min
Hands-on20 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Bring a pot of water, lemon, and seafood seasoning to a boil.
- 02
Add shrimp and cook until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer immediately to ice water.
- 03
Drain and chill the shrimp in their shells until ready to serve; guests can peel them at the table.
- 04
Arrange shrimp with tomato, lettuce, and cocktail sauce.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use fully cooked frozen shrimp, thawed in the refrigerator.
- Cucumber slices can replace some tomatoes.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
