Basic Boiled Shrimp
This is a good basic recipe to prepare shrimp for cocktail sauce.
Steps
In a double or triple thickness of cheesecloth , combine all the spices.
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.
Ingredients
bay leaves, peppercorns, cloves, cayenne pepper, dried marjoram, dried basil, dried thyme, caraway seed, mustard seeds, cumin seed, fennel seed, water, lemon, garlic, large shrimp