Basic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. 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.