Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 4 Scotch bonnet chiles or habanero chiles, halved
• 3 green onions, coarsely chopped
• 3 large fresh thyme sprigs
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
• 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, unpeeled

Preparation:

• Combine water, Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, green onions, thyme, crushed garlic, salt, bay leaf, and allspice in heavy large saucepan.
• Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.
• Add shrimp and bring to boil.
• Remove pan from heat; let stand until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Drain, discarding liquid.
• Transfer shrimp to bowl and serve warm or at room temperature, allowing diners to peel their own shrimp.