Marinated Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp (uncooked and easy peel)
1 -2 cup water (enough water to cover shrimp by one inch)
1 medium sized jalapeno (deseeded, deveined, and chopped finely, optional ingredient!)
1 garlic clove (chopped finely)
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons salt (kosher)
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (optional)
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (optional)
1/4 cup seafood cocktail sauce, for dipping
1 tablespoon chives (dried or fresh)

Preparation

Using a medium sauce pot, place the shrimp in 1 inch (or more) cover the shrimp.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and immediately remove from heat. Set aside 1 minute.
Drain and rinse the shrimp under cold water to stop the cooking and put into a bowl.
Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise, devein and deseed. Place in a bowl with the shrimp.
Toss with 1/2 cup of water, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
Cover and refrigerate up to 1 day ahead.
On day serving, drain the shrimp. Toss with Old Bay if using. Add different sized crackers and a tooth pick. Put dipping sauce beside the shrimp. Sprinkle chives on top.