Boiled Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 oz.) pkg. crab and shrimp boil
3 lemons, cut into quarters
3 bay leaves
1 1/2 Tbsp. red cayenne pepper
3 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. peppercorns
1 Tbsp. Louisiana hot sauce
3 lb. uncooked shrimp
2 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. ice cubes

Preparation

In a large, heavy stockpot, combine crab and shrimp boil, lemons, bay leaves, cayenne, 3 tablespoons salt, peppercorns and enough water to fill the pot 2/3 full.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce to low.
Simmer 20 minutes to develop flavor.
Bring back to a boil.
Add shrimp.
Stir in quickly.
Cook just until all shrimp turn coral pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
Drain immediately.
While shrimp are cooking, combine 2 gallons water and 2 tablespoons salt in sink with stopper in place.
Stir to dissolve salt; add ice cubes.
Place drained shrimp in ice bath; let stand until shrimp are well chilled, about 10 minutes.
Drain and refrigerate it not using at once.