Basic Boiled Shrimp

• 4 bay leaves
• 20 peppercorns
• 12 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 8 cups water
• 1 large lemon, quartered
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled,deveined

1. In a double or triple thickness of cheesecloth, combine all the spices (first 11 ingredients).
2. Secure the packet with a piece of string.
3. Combine water, lemon, garlic, and spice bag together in a dutch oven.
4. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
5. Add shrimp and return to a boil.
6. Boil shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Drain thoroughly and chill.
8. Serve with cocktail sauce.

bay leaves, peppercorns, cloves, cayenne pepper, marjoram, dried basil, thyme, caraway seed, mustard seeds, cumin, fennel seed, water, lemon, clove garlic, shrimp

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/basic-boiled-shrimp-36032 (may not work)