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Serves: 6
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Serving size: 4 oz
This is a good basic recipe to prepare shrimp for cocktail sauce.
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 seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
8 cups water
1 large lemon, quartered
1 clove minced garlic
2 pounds large peeled, and deveined shrimp
1. In a double or triple thickness of cheesecloth, combine all the spices (first 11 ingredients). Secure the packet with a piece of string.
2. Combine water, lemon, garlic, and spice bag together in a Dutch oven. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
3. Add shrimp and return to a boil. Boil shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly and chill. Serve with cocktail sauce.
EXCHANGES
Lean Meat 2
NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 113(Calories from Fat 11)
Total Fat 1 gram
Saturated Fat 0 grams
Cholesterol 222 milligrams
Sodium 255 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate 0 grams
Dietary Fiber 0 grams
Sugars 0 grams
Protein 24 grams
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