INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 (3 1/2ounce)jar capers , drained
  • 3 garlic cloves , pressed
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 9 cups water
  • 1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning
  • 3 lbs fresh shrimp , unpeeled, medium-size

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients in container of an electric blender or food processor; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
  2. Cover tartar sauce and chill 2 hours.
  3. Combine 9 cups water and seasoning in a Dutch oven.
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add shrimp and cook 3-5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
  6. Drain well.
  7. Peel shrimp and devein, if desired.
  8. Serve immediately with caper tartar sauce or chill until serving time.