Originally uploaded by mosli
 

 

Nothing beats a good shrimp boil. Its straight-forward fast food and darn good. When my family lived in Florida, we would head over to Pass-a-grille beach and eat at The Wharf. Its still my idea of what a beach bar should be. My mum and I would both get boiled shrimp, and while licking our fingers watch the dolphins play in the channel.

I really had the taste for something homey, so I put together this shrimp boil with key lime mustard dipping sauce, plantains, and grilled salad.

Florida Shrimp Boil
1 can beer per 1lb shrimp
1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning per 1lb shrimp
Bring beer and Old Bay to boil in a pot. Add shrimp and cook until done. TaDa! that simple.

Key Lime Mustard dipping sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tbps Dijon mustard
1/4 cup key lime juice
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper to taste
Stir all ingredients together. Chill for an hour or longer.