Spicy Boiled Shrimp Recipe
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Summary
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.
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.
