Shrimp Boil Up

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: More than 15 Minutes Total Time: More der an hour
24 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh garlic cloves, sliced
2 corn on the cob, sliced in 1/2" slices
1 cup celery, sliced
1 cup carrot, sliced
3 lemons, sliced
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp black pepper corns, cracked
2 tbsp pickling spice

Place everything, except the shrimp, in a large boiler and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes and reduce to a simmer. Add the shrimp, cook for one minute and turn off the heat. The shrimp will continue to cook sufficiently. After five minutes, drain off the liquid and reserve it in a bowl. Place all the boiler contents on a platter and serve with the reserved pot liquor on the side. Yield: 4 servings