Lori Taylor
Farmerville First Baptist Church Sesquicentennial Cookbook 1847-1997
- 5 lb raw shrimp, unpeeled
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup catsup
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco®
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup plain salt
- 1/4 cup Toney’s® seasoning
Wash shrimp. Half fill 6 quart pot with water. Bring to boil. Add all ingredients except shrimp and salt. Return to a boil and add shrimp. Boil for 5 minutes; remove from heat. Add salt; stir to dissolve. Let set, covered for 30 minutes for shrimp to absorb flavor. Remove shrimp. Water is excellent for boiling potatoes and corn.