JAMAICAN HOT PEPPER SHRIMP

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I found this recipe on epicurious.com. I needed something that didn't need to be put in the oven and this sounded wonderful. I was a little afraid of the heat, but it was just right. If you like lots of heat, put in more of the habanero/Scotch bonnet chiles. Be careful with those chiles, the smell/aroma really got to me when...

Provided by Jolayne Cooper

Categories     Seafood

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 c water
1/2 c chopped scallion
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 fresh thyme sprigs
3 fresh scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, halved and seeded
2 Tbsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
10 whole allspice
1 lb large shrimp in shell (21-25 per lb.)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients except shrimp in a 4-quart heavy pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in shrimp, making sure they are just covered by liquid, and remove pot from heat. Cool shrimp in liquid to room temperature, uncovered, about 1 hour. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a plate or bowl and drizzle some of the cooking liquid on top.

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