Ingredients Seafood Shrimp Shrimp Boil with Spicy Butter Sauce 5.0 (3,894) 1 Review In this especially delicious version of a classic shrimp boil, the seafood is simmered with lemon, garlic, and a touch of Old Bay Seasoning. Shell the shrimp right at the table and then dunk each one into our positively irresistible cayenne-spiced sauce. For tamer tastes, serve the shrimp with lemon wedges instead. By Food & Wine Editors Updated on June 21, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 ½ quarts water ¼ cup vinegar ½ lemon, cut into thin slices 2 garlic cloves, smashed 5 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning ½ teaspoon peppercorns 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 ¼ teaspoons cayenne, divided 4 bay leaves, crumbled 2 pounds large shrimp (in their shells) ½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Directions In a large pot, combine the water, vinegar, lemon slices, garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne, and the bay leaves. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp to the pot. Cover and bring back to a boil; continue boiling, partially covered, until the shrimp are just done, 1 to 2 minutes. In a small stainless-steel saucepan, melt the butter. Remove the pan from the heat and add the Worcestershire sauce, the lemon juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cayenne. Divide the shrimp along with some broth among four bowls. Serve with the butter dipping sauce on the side. Jerrelle Guy Suggested Pairing Pop open a cold beer for this one, or be adventurous and try pairing the spiciness of the shrimp boil with a palate-cleansing, refreshing sparkling wine from California or Australia. Rate it Print