Boiled Shrimp

Recipe Ingredients

4		Bay leaves (large)
20		Peppercorns
1 teaspoon	5ml	Mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Whole basil leaves
12		Whole cloves
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	5ml	Crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Celery seeds
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Light fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground marjoram
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Whole thyme
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1		Lemon - cut in half
2		Garlic
2 teaspoons	10ml	Dehydrated onion flakes
5 lbs	2270g / 80oz	Medium 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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