Ingredients

• 1 1/2 quarts water
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 5 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 4 bay leaves, crumbled
• 2 lbs raw shrimp in shells
• 1/2 lb butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine water, vinegar, lemon, garlic, Old Bay,peppercorns, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cayenne and bay leaves.

2. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

3. Add shrimp, cover, return to a boil, cook 1-2 minutes and drain.

4. Melt butter in a smallpan, remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.

5. Serve shrimp with the butter sauce for dipping.