Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs large raw shrimp (I use thawed frozen shrimp)
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 12 whole allspice
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Method

  • Wash, peel and devein shrimp.
  • Bring all ingredients, except for shrimp, to a boil in a large sauce pan.
  • Add shrimp.
  • Cover.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Drain shrimp well and remove shrimp to bowl.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.