Old Bay Shrimp

1 pound raw shrimp, peeled
1/2 cup butter
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon ginger, grated

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add bay leaf, mustard seed, celery seed, pepper and ginger.
2. Add shrimp and cook until flesh turns pink, about a minute.
3. Turn the shrimp, remove from heat and cover. Allow to steam for several minutes before serving.

Makes 4 servings