Peel-And-Eat Hot Pepper Shrimp

MarraMamba's Note:

a seriously hot dish to be washed down with ice cold beer! normally made in jamaica with river crayfish, a terrific appetizer

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 cups water
• 4 scotch bonnet peppers or 4 habanero peppers , halved
• 3 green onions , coarsely chopped
• 3 large fresh thyme sprigs
• 3 garlic cloves , peeled, crushed
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ teaspoons whole allspice
• 1 lb large shrimp , unpeeled and uncooked

Directions:

1. 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.
2. 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.

Reviews

[loof]

Woohoo - this shrimp is fantastic! Made just as directed and would not change a thing. These are spicy but not overly so and the cooking method is perfect. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

Absolutely glorious! I have both peppers growing, one red habanero, and one yellow for scotch bonnet. I have a hard time telling the difference, because the whole taste was simply delicious. The shrimp did mellow perfectly in the marinade, not hot at all, just a nice balance of garlic, thyme, allspice and green onion. Don't even be put off by the peppers, because you will be pleasantly surprised. Thanks for sharing such a treat! Made for *Everyday is a Holiday* game. August 2009

[Kizzikate]

I made 2 batches of these shrimp, one with habaneros, one with scotch bonnets for my heat-loving brothers. Both were terrific! The heat is just a personal preference. We're on the coast for vacation, and I was able to get my shrimp fresh from the dock today. We're going to have these again tomorrow evening!