Best Recipe for Shrimp With Mustard-Lime Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds shell-on large shrimp
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 3 lemons, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon English mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Hot sauce
- Kosher salt
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Using kitchen shears and working one at a time, cut along the length of the backs of shrimp, cutting through shells and just deep enough into flesh to expose veins; remove veins.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and add 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning. Squeeze lemon juice into water and add lemon halves to saucepan; return water to a boil. Add shrimp, reduce heat, and simmer until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool. Drain and pat dry.
- Just before serving, whisk oil and remaining 1 tablespoon Old Bay in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and parsley and toss to coat.
- Do ahead: Shrimp can be cooked 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Mustard-lime dipping sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, brown mustard, lime juice, honey, brown sugar, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl; season with hot sauce and salt. Serve shrimp with dipping sauce and lime wedges.
- Whisk mayonnaise, brown mustard, lime juice, honey, brown sugar, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl; season with hot sauce and salt. Serve shrimp with dipping sauce and lime wedges.
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