Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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 seeds
   1      teaspoon      mustard seeds
     1/8  teaspoon      cumin seeds
     1/4  teaspoon      fennel seeds
   8      cups          water
   1      large         lemon -- quartered
   1                    garlic clove -- minced
   2      pounds        large shrimp -- peeled and 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. Serving size: 4 oz