Recipe information
Yield
6 to 8 first-course
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 teaspoons whole allspice
1
pound uncooked large shrimp, unpeeled
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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.