Champagne-marinated Shrimp Boil

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (750 ml) bottle brut champagne (or sparkling wine or cava)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves (preferably mexican)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 lbs large shrimp, deveined with shells
• 1/4 cup prepared shrimp boil seasoning (such as old bay)

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, stir together the champagne, lemon juice, oregano, and cayenne.
• 2 add the shrimp and refrigerate for at least 1 hour but no longer than 3 hours, or the shrimp could turn mushy.
• 3 fill a large stockpot with about 2 gallons water.
• 4 add the shrimp boil seasoning.
• 5 bring the seasoned water to a boil over high heat, add the shrimp, and return the water to a boil.
• 6 decrease the heat to medium and simmer the shrimp until they turn pink, 1-2 minutes.
• 7 drain the shrimp, dump them into a large bowl, and cover with ice cubes to stop the cooking.
• 8 once the shrimp are cool, drain the ice, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
• 9 serve cold with your favorite dipping sauce--red seafood sauce or remoulade.