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Slow Cooker Peel and Eat Shrimp

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Slow cooker peel and eat shrimp is an easy recipe and a fun way to eat shrimp. This crockpot version has less than 5 ingredients: shrimp, Old Bay, lemon, and water. Making peel and eat shrimp in the slow cooker allows for a simple approach that’s perfect for those who want tasty shrimp without spending time actively cooking. Unlike the stove-top method, the slow cooker does not require any attention! Instructions to make peel and eat shrimp in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds shell-on shrimp
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 lemon, cut in half
  • 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning (see below for homemade)
Homemade Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all ingredients except the shrimp to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours  or LOW 4-6.
  3. Stir in the shrimp. Cook 5 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
  4. Remove shrimp from the slow cooker.

Instant Pot

  1. Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot. Stir to mix well.
  2. Close lid and seal valve. Cook high pressure for 0 minutes (fresh shrimp) or 1 minutes (frozen shrimp). Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure.

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Find it online: https://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-peel-and-eat-shrimp/

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