Cajun Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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