Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　1 1/2 hr (includes cooling)

　　Peel these fiery shrimp as you eat them.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　4 cups water

　　1/2 cup chopped scallion

　　4 garlic cloves, crushed

　　3 fresh thyme sprigs

　　3 fresh Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, halved and seeded

　　2 tablespoons salt

　　1/2 teaspoon black pepper

　　10 whole allspice

　　1 lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb)

　　

Step 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.

　　

Step 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 cooking liquid on top.