Cajun Shrimp

• 4 qt. water
• 1 large lemon, quartered
• 5 lb. unpeeled large fresh shrimp
• 2 c. vegetable oil
• 1/4 c. hot sauce
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried whole basil
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh parsley
• red leaf lettuce

1. Bring water and lemon to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Drain well.
3. Rinse with ice cold water.
4. Peel and devein shrimp; place in a large bowl or gallon size Ziploc bag.
5. Combine remaining ingredients except lettuce.
6. Beat with a wire whisk. Pour over shrimp and toss.
7. Cover.
8. Chill 8 hours.
9. Drain shrimp; serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

water, lemon, fresh shrimp, vegetable oil, hot sauce, olive oil, garlic, salt, bay, basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, red leaf lettuce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=858371 (may not work)