Jamaican Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lbshrimp, whole or peeled
• 2Scotch bonnet, minced; very hot — adjust to taste
• 1 tbspall-purpose seasoning
• 2 tspground annatto, ground achiote; gives the characteristic orange color
• 2 tspground allspice
• 3/4 cupshrimp stock
• 1/4 cuponion, diced
• 2 clovesgarlic, minced
• 2 tbspwhite vinegar
• 3 sprigsthyme
• salt, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Toss the shrimp in a bowl with the minced Scotch bonnet, the all-purpose seasoning, the ground annatto and the allspice until they are evenly coated and orange all over.

2. 2

   Leave them to marinate for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat a large pan over medium heat, pour in the shrimp stock and bring it to a gentle simmer.

4. 4

   Stir the diced onion and garlic into the stock and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

5. 5

   Spread the marinated shrimp across the pan with the thyme sprigs, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring now and then, until they are firm and opaque all the way through.

6. 6

   Pour in the white vinegar, stir, and give it one more minute. Taste the liquid and add salt if it needs it.

7. 7

   Lift the shrimp out with a slotted spoon onto a plate and spoon some of the spiced cooking liquid over them. Serve hot.

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