Shrimp Boil

A low country boil from Bon Appetite

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  onions, halved crosswise
• 1  head garlic, halved crosswise
• 5  whole cloves
• 3  bay leaves
• 2  tablespoons kosher salt
• 1  tablespoon  coriander seed
• 4  teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
• 2  teaspoons  dill seeds
• 2  teaspoons whole allspice
• 1  teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  lemon, halved
• 5  dashes  hot pepper sauce
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  unpeeled large shrimp (about 30)

Directions

1. Combine first 12 ingredients and 8 cups of water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 20 minutes. Squeeze in juice from lemon; and add lemon to pot. Add hot sauce and shrimp. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
2. Turn off heat, add 4 cups ice cubes, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and place on a newspaper-lined baking sheet. Serve with additional hot sauce.