Dave,
If you have any desire to do a shrimp cocktail, I found a great recipe from Alton Brown on the Food Network. You actually "broil" the shrimp rather than boil. This is super easy and just great shrimp cocktail. I don't cook much, but this has become a favorite on the weekends. Check out the link below for the recipe.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-b...cipe/index.html