Bubba gump's shrimp cocktail

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6cupsWater
2tablespoonsSalt
2Bay leaves
1Lemon, halved
1Stalk celery, cut into 3\" pieces
2poundsUnpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
4cupsShredded lettuce (optional)
Bubba's Cocktail Sauce

Directions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp.

Arrange lettuce on individual serving plates, if desired. Top with shrimp. Serve with Bubba's Cocktail Sauce. Garnish, with lemon wedges, if desired.

Yield: 8 to 10 appetizer servings.