Lori's Chili Shrimp

POW!!!

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  lb large shrimp (peeled, deviened, shells reserved)
• 4  cups water
• 1  head garlic (unpeeled, smashed)
• 4  Thai red chili peppers (chunked)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄3 cup dry sherry
• 1  red bell pepper (julienned)
• 2  green onions (minced)
• 2  tablespoons butter
•  salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Prepare shrimp.
2. In a saucepan combine the reserved shells, water, garlic, chiles, rosemary and fennel seeds.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce. Simmer 30 minutes.
4. Strain. Return to saucepan.
5. Return to a boil. Reduce to 1 1/2 cups (about 10 minutes).
6. Add sherry. Bring to a boil. Reduce to 2 tablespoons (about 30 minutes).
7. Add bell pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
8. Add shrimp, onions, butter, salt and pepper. Heat until shrimp are just pink. Serve.