Cooley'S Shrimp Boil - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. shrimp without heads
1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. paprika
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, halved
3 bay leaves
1 medium lemon, quartered
3 Tbsp. salt
water to cover shrimp

Preparation

Bring water and all ingredients, except shrimp, to a rolling boil and boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove onion and add shrimp. Boil for 5 minutes and turn off heat. Let soak in pot for 10 to 25 minutes to reach the desired level of spice. Ice can be added for spicier cold shrimp.