Basic Boiled Shrimp

Recipe Ingredients

4		Bay leaves
20		Peppercorns
12		Whole cloves
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Dried basil
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Caraway seeds
1 teaspoon	5ml	Mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Fennel seeds
8 cups	1896ml	Water
1 cup	237ml	Lemon - quartered (large)
1		Garlic clove - minced
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Large shrimp - peeled, deveined

Recipe Instructions

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.

This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 4 ounces.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Lean Meat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 113; Calories from Fat 11; Total Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 222mg; Sodium 255mg; Carbohydrate 0g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Sugars 0g; Protein 24g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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