Basic Boiled Shrimp

This is a good basic recipe to prepare shrimp for cocktail sauce.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  bay leaves
• 20  peppercorns
• 12  whole cloves
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1  teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 8  cups water
• 1  large lemon, quartered
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 2  lbs large shrimp, peeled,deveined

Directions

1. In a double or triple thickness of cheesecloth, combine all the spices (first 11 ingredients).
2. Secure the packet with a piece of string.
3. Combine water, lemon, garlic, and spice bag together in a dutch oven.
4. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
5. Add shrimp and return to a boil.
6. Boil shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Drain thoroughly and chill.
8. Serve with cocktail sauce.