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Basic Boiled Shrimp

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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