Diabetic, Low-Fat Basic Boiled Shrimp

This is a good basic recipe to prepare shrimp for cocktail sauce.

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, deveined

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.
Makes 6 servings.

Calories...113...Fat....1 g...Carbs....11 g...Protein...32 g...
Sodium...266 mg...Fiber...5 g.
Exchanges...2 lean meat.
Points...2.