Shrimp boil question for a friend

Does he access to res pepper, garlic, onion powder, lemons?

If so I'd use a combination of that and the bags. I'd use 6 bags and 10 gallons of water. 1 1/2 lbs salt, 8 oz red pepper garlic and onion powder.

So I personally add more than just the powder seasoning, but I've had crawfish where the person only uses powder seasoning and lemons. They tasted fine. I've never done shrimp like this, but I'm sure it will still taste fine.

If you are unsure about how much seasoning to add, I like to add an amount before the water is boiling and taste the water. If it tastes bland, add more seasoning.

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So I personally add more than just the powder seasoning

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he doesn’t have access to powder seasoning, just the boil in a bag stuff.

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I like to add an amount before the water is boiling and taste the water. If it tastes bland, add more seasoning.

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Thats what I’ve told him but he’s never boiled shrimp before. If I was in Korea, I’d just boil it for him, but I’m here in the states.

A couple posts up has some good info I can pass onto him.

I would use 5 or 6 bags and make the water as salty as the sea. Use about a half gallon of water per pound of shrimp. Bring the water to a boil. Add the bags and boil for five minutes. Then add whatever other things he plans on adding. When they are done, turn off the heat and wait for 2 - 5 minutes for the temperature to come down a little, then add the shrimp (cold, but not frozen), and put on the lid if he has one. Let them sit in the water for 5 to 20 minutes. Check one after 5, 10 , 15 and 20 minutes. Take them out when he is happy. If he wants more spicy, add whatever kind of red pepper he has. South Korea has lots of red peppers and he should have no problems getting them.

I agree that salt is going to be a major player here. I've had plenty of good boiled shrimp boiled in very salty water only. The shrimp were nice and fresh with great flavor.

I don't want my shrimp to be too "spicy hot". I like them spicy, though, with flavor. He could throw in plenty of garlic pods, split, onions and lemons.

I suppose if there are any Cajun type seasoning mixes to which he has access, he could use some of that for the salt or in addition to salt.