Plain Boiled Shrimp

Wash the shrimp and drain in a colander.

Place the water in a kettle. Chop the celery and leaves coarsely and add to the water. Add the lemon slices, salt, peppercorns, and parsley and bring the water to a rolling boil.

Empty the shrimp carefully into the water and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes. Small shrimp cook in 3 minutes,