Spicy Boiled Shrimp

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12
 

Ingredients:

10 pieces peppercorns
4 whole cloves
3 pieces bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried whole basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
1 Dash dried whole thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium lime -- halved
1 medium lemon -- halved
1 clove garlic -- crushed
3 pounds fresh large or jumbo shrimp -- unpeeled
 

Preparation:

Combine first 9 ingredients in a doubled cheesecloth bag; tie securely with string. Bring 2 1/2 qts. water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add salt, lime, lemon, garlic, and herb bag; return to a boil and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on, if desired.