Basic Shrimp

2 quarts heavily−salted water
2 bay leaves
5 whole cloves
1 large celery rib, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, halved
Tabasco® sauce
Pinch of thyme
Pinch of basil
Put shrimp in COLD water containing all of the above ingredients. Bring to a boil, then turn off the
heat. Shrimp are ready when bright pink.

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