Peel ‘n’ Eat Old Bay and Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a diagonal
• 2 lb. large shell-on shrimp
• 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 3 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
• 1 small head of garlic, cloves separated (10–12)
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps

1. Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a diagonal, and cook, stirring occasionally, just until softened, about 2 minutes.
2. Add 2 lb. large shell-on shrimp, 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces, 3 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning, 1 small head of garlic, cloves separated (10–12), and 2 fresh bay leaves and cook, tossing occasionally, until butter is melted and shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer shrimp to a platter and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.