Delta Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 1/2 large lemon, sliced
• 2 1/2 pounds unpeeled large fresh shrimp
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon dried whole basil
• 3/4 teaspoon dried whole oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
• Leaf lettuce

Instructions

1. Bring water and lemon to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Place shrimp in a large bowl.
2. Combine oil and next 9 ingredients; stir with a wire whisk. Pour over shrimp. Toss to coat shrimp.
3. To store: Refrigerate in a tightly covered container up to 8 hours.
4. To serve: Drain shrimp and arrange in a large lettuce-lined bowl.
5. Serve with cocktail sauce.