Basic Boiled Shrimp

Name: Basic Boiled Shrimp
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

15 ingredients

8 steps

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.