Peel-and-eat Hot Pepper Shrimp

hot pepper shrimp

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.
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