Preparation:
Combine water, salt, vinegar, bay leaves, spices and celery; bring to boiling. Add shrimp (in shells, or peeled and cleaned). Cover; heat to boiling, then lower heat and simmer gently until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Drain. If cooked in shell, peel shrimp; remove vein that runs down back. For appetizer, chill; pass Cocktail Sauce. Makes 4 or 5 servings. Combine ingredients; add salt to taste. Chill. Serve with shrimp. Makes 1 cup.
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