Step 1

Add 8 cups of cold water (2 quarts) to a large pot. Add seasonings if desired such as 1/2 lemon sliced, 1 Tablespoon sea salt or kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns. You can also add a couple of bay leaves, use garlic salt in place of the sea salt, or use Old Bay seasoning (increase to 2 Tablespoons).

Step 2

Over high heat, bring the water to a boil.

Step 3

Turn the heat down to medium and add the pound of frozen shrimp. Simmer the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until they're just cooked through to a light pink color.

Step 4

Right before the shrimp is done cooking get a water bath ready by filling a large bowl with a mix of cold water and 2 cups of ice cubes.

Step 5

Quickly remove the shrimp from the hot water and place them in the ice bath to stop the shrimp from cooking.

Step 6

Serve cold as an appetizer alongside shrimp cocktail sauce or use in your favorite recipe. Enjoy!