Recipe: Hot pepper shrimp

March 11, 6:09 PMDenver Food ExaminerKindra Evensen

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This is a seriously hot, but tasty dish! The peppers leave your lips stinging. You will be addicted! Keep plenty of beverages on hand to cool down after each bite… Mmmm

• 2 c. water
• 4 habanero chilies, stemmed and halved
• 2 jalapeno chilies, stemmed and halved
• ½ small yellow onion, quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbl. Old Bay seafood seasoning
• 1 lb. large uncooked shrimp, unpeeled

Bring all ingredients, except shrimp to a boil in a large saucepan. Cover, turn heat down, and let simmer for 15 minutes so flavors can develop. Add shrimps and return to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let cook 15 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through - pink and opaque. Transfer to a large bowl and serve, using hands to peel your own shrimp.

It may not be shrimp season but being in the midst of lent brings a lot of seafood specials to your local grocery stores! Check out the big, juicy, tail-on shrimp at the Whole Foods in Cherry Creek. They are delicious!