Spicy Boiled Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
| Peppercorns | 10 To taste | |
| Whole Cloves | 4 | |
| Bay leaves | 3 | |
| Mustard seeds | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried oregano | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried basil | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper red | 1/2 Teaspoon, crushed | |
| Celery seeds | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Dried whole thyme - Dash | ||
| Water | 2 1/2 Quart | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Lime | 1 | |
| Lemon | 1 | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), crushed | |
| Large shrimp | 3 Pound, unpeeled | |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a doubled cheesecloth bag combine the first 9 ingredients and tie securely with a string.
2. In a large Dutch oven bring 2 1/2 quarts water to a boil.
3. Return to a boil adding salt, lime, lemon, garlic and herb bag and boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add shrimp and return to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Drain well, rinse with cold water and chill.
7. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on, if desired.
SERVING
8. Serve the shrimp spooning around the cooked sauce or as desired.
1. In a doubled cheesecloth bag combine the first 9 ingredients and tie securely with a string.
2. In a large Dutch oven bring 2 1/2 quarts water to a boil.
3. Return to a boil adding salt, lime, lemon, garlic and herb bag and boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add shrimp and return to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Drain well, rinse with cold water and chill.
7. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on, if desired.
SERVING
8. Serve the shrimp spooning around the cooked sauce or as desired.
Chef
