Basic Boiled Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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 seed
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
8 cups water
1 large lemon, quartered
1 clove garlic, minced
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled,deveined

Preparation

In a double or triple thickness of cheesecloth, combine all the spices (first 11 ingredients).
Secure the packet with a piece of string.
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.
Add shrimp and return to a boil.
Boil shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes.
Drain thoroughly and chill.
Serve with cocktail sauce.