BOILED HEAD-ON SHRIMP

Boiled Head-on Shrimp image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 appetizers or 4 entrees

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 dried habanero chili pepper
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 pounds extra-large shrimp, preferablyTexas farm-raised, with heads and shells on
Lemon wedges and hot sauce for serving

Steps:

In a large kettle, combine the chili, peppercorns, bay leaves and salt with 1 gallon (16 cups) water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Add the vinegar, raise the heat and bring to a rolling boil. Add the shrimp, turn off the heat and cover. Allow to sit, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain and serve the shrimp immediately, garnished with lemon wedges. Pass hot sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 88, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 643 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams