4 qt. water
1 lg. lemon, sliced
5 lbs. unpeeled lg. fresh shrimp
2 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. hot sauce
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. dried whole basil
1 1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
1 1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh parsley
Leaf lettuce

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; place in a large bowl.

Combine remaining ingredients, except lettuce; beat with whisk. Pour over shrimp; toss. Cover and chill 8 hours. Drain shrimp and serve in a lettuce lined bowl. Yield: 25 appetizer servings.