Basic Boiled Shrimp
Ingredients
- 4 bay leaves
- 20 peppercorns
- 12 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon marjoram, dried
- 12 teaspoon basil, dried
- 14 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 18 teaspoon caraway seed
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 18 teaspoon cumin seed
- 14 teaspoon fennel seed
- 8 cups water
- 1 large lemon, quartered
- 1 clove garlic, minced,
- 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled,deveined
Directions
In a double or triple thickness of cheesecloth, combine all the spices (first 11 ingredients).Secure the packet with a piece of string.
Combine water, lemon, garlic, and spice bag together in a dutch oven.
Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
Add shrimp and return to a boil.
Boil shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes.
Drain thoroughly and chill.
Serve with cocktail sauce.