Spicy Boiled Shrimp Recipe

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Summary

Servings12CuisineAmerican

Ingredients

 
10 peppercorns
 
4 whole cloves
 
3 bay leaves
 
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
 
1/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano
 
1/2 teaspoon dried whole basil
 
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
 
1/8 teaspoon celery seeds Dash of dried whole thyme
 
21/2 quarts water
 
1/2 teaspoon salt
 
1 lime, halved
 
1 lemon, halved
 
1 clove garlic, crushed
 
3 pounds fresh large or jumbo shrimp, unpeeled

Directions

Combine the first 9 ingredients in a doubled cheesecloth bag; tie securely with a string.
Bring 2 1/2 quarts water to a boil in a large Dutch oven.
Add salt, lime, lemon, garlic, and herb bag; return to a boil, and boil 2 to 3 minutes.
Add shrimp, and return to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes.
Drain well; rinse with cold water.
Chill.
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on, if desired.

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