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.

This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 4 ounces.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Lean Meat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 113; Calories from Fat 11; Total Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 222mg; Sodium 255mg; Carbohydrate 0g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Sugars 0g; Protein 24g.

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