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Boiled Shrimp

Type: Fish
Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

4   Bay leaves (large)
20   Peppercorns
1 teaspoon 5mlMustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlWhole basil leaves
12   Whole cloves
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlCumin seeds
1 teaspoon 5mlCrushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlCelery seeds
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlLight fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlCaraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlGround marjoram
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlWhole thyme
1 teaspoon 5mlSalt
1   Lemon - cut in half
2   Garlic
2 teaspoons 10mlDehydrated onion flakes
5 lbs 2270g / 80ozMedium or large shrimp
  Lettuce leaves - (optional)
  Lemon slices - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Combine first 12 ingredients in a doubled cheesecloth bag; tie securely with string. Bring 4 to 5 quarts of water to a boil.

Add salt, lemon halves, garlic, onion flakes, and herb bag; return to a boil, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in shrimp; return to a boil, and cook 3 to 5 minutes.

Drain well; chill. Peel shrimp. Serve on lettuce leaves and garnish with lemon slices if desired. (would be good served with Seafood Sauce or Seafood Dip.)

Source:
Southern Living 1979 Annual Recipes

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