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Peel-and-Eat Spiced Shrimp with Chipotle Remoulade

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  • Active Time

    30 minutes

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

The spices that are added to the shrimp cooking liquid were inspired by Cajun crawfish boils.

Ingredients

Makes 12 servings

6 quarts water
1/2 cup coarse kosher salt
6 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
1/4 cup mustard seeds
2 tablespoons whole allspice
2 tablespoons whole cloves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
4 dried chiles de árbol
4 Turkish bay leaves
36 uncooked large shrimp, unpeeled
2 quarts ice cubes
Ingredient info: Chiles de árbol are thin, red, very hot chiles available at supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Latin markets.
  1. Step 1

    Combine 6 quarts water and next 8 ingredients in large pot. Bring brine to rolling boil, stirring until salt dissolves. Turn off heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Return brine to boil. Add shrimp; boil 3 minutes. Pour off most of brine, leaving enough to cover shrimp. Mix in ice; let cool 10 minutes. Arrange shrimp in large bowl. Serve shrimp withChipotle Remoulade.

  2. What to drink:

    Step 3

    Champagne is a great pairing for this entire menu. One to try: the fruity, toasty Philippe Gonet NV Brut Reserve Champagne (France, $30).

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  • Everyone loved it! I made the Chipotle Remoulade exactly to the recipe - for the shrimp I used Zatarins seafood boil to directions on package (took about 5 minutes), quick and eazy - even the kids loved it!!!

    • imegadeals

    • Texas

    • 6/5/2011

  • I was concerned there is no acid in the broth. I would add lemon (chop whole lemon) or white wine. Also you have to cook the water. A good simmer or low boil 20 minutes at least. Too much salt. I add shrimp to boiling boil and quickly bring it to a boil (checking on them with gently stir slotted spoon) when boil returns turn off and cover off heat and steep Remove when done. (Carefully check at five minutes.) Time depends on size of shrimp. Drain then place on ice if you must. Most important is to cook the water.

    • kathlucky1

    • Alabama

    • 10/5/2010

  • The Boil was lacking. I feel like the shrimp didn't absorb much flavor. The Remoulade was a different story. It made the dish. I'm going to try it again with ground spices.

    • Anonymous

    • Boston, MA

    • 10/4/2010

  • Try grinding the spices before putting them in the water if you want more flavor in the shrimp. Also letting them soak in the liquid for a while after adding the ice will increase the transfer of flavor.

    • InspectorJon

    • 10/3/2010

  • Nice recipe but I was a little disapointed with how little flavour from the broth transfered over to shrimp.

    • rmoore

    • Ottawa, Canada

    • 10/1/2010

  • Click on the highlighted words Chipotle Remoulade.

    • mak1456

    • DC

    • 9/29/2010

  • 这给了一个全新的意义皮,吃先生mp. I would not change a thing.

    • DonCorleone

    • Navasota, TX

    • 9/23/2010

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