Spice Bundle for One-Pot Shrimp Boil

Name: Spice Bundle for One-Pot Shrimp Boil
Yield: Makes 1/2 cup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon crumbled dried bay leaves; 6 whole allspice; 3 tablespoons coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon dill seeds; 1 tablespoon red-pepper flakes

Try flavorful spice combination when you boil your favorite shellfish. Use it to make our One-Pot Shrimp Boil with Corn and Potatoes.

Source: Everyday Food, September 2004

Makes 1/2 cup

Yield

Ingredients

1 tablespoon crumbled dried bay leaves
6 whole allspice
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon dill seeds
1 tablespoon red-pepper flakes

Directions

1. Lay a 10-inch (double-layer) square of cheesecloth on a clean work surface. Spoon spices into the center.
2. Pressing firmly, roll a rolling pin over spice mixture until most of the seeds are cracked. Gather edges of cheesecloth together in the center, twist tightly, and tie securely with kitchen string. Trim ends with scissors, if necessary.