Independence Day Recipes
Peel and Eat Hot Pepper Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 4 habanero peppers, halved
- 3 green onions, coarsely chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
- 1 pound raw, unpeeled large shrimp
Instructions
- Combine water, chiles, green onions, thyme, garlic, salt, bay leaf and allspice in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp, bring to a boil.
- Remove pan from heat; let stand until cooked through, 20 minutes.
- Drain and transfer shrimp to a bowl.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.