PEEL-AND-EAT SPICED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE REMOULADE

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

Provided by Melissa McClure

Categories     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Shrimp     Spice     Party     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
Chipotle Remoulade
Ingredient info: Chiles de árbol are thin, red, very hot chiles available at supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Latin markets.

Steps:

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

Rifatul Hasan Afridi
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the shrimp and the remoulade.


Yasmine Louizi
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the remoulade was delicious.


Samikhan Samikhan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarath Weerathunga arachchige
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The shrimp were cooked well and the remoulade was tasty.


Ghazal Tube
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This recipe is a must-try for shrimp lovers! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the remoulade was delicious.


Ayabonga Shandu
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The shrimp were a bit bland and the remoulade was too runny.


Muhammad Ishfaq
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my shrimp turned out rubbery.


Glenn Eason
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Ingrid Abrahams
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I would have liked the shrimp to be a bit more spicy, but overall this was a great recipe.


Mintasay Gebeyehu
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I'm not a fan of shrimp, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The remoulade was especially tasty.


Neo Mokoena
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the remoulade was delicious.


Jayden Deandre
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out great. The remoulade was a bit too spicy for me, but I was able to tone it down by adding some sour cream.


Jeremy Towers
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were so flavorful and the remoulade was the perfect dipping sauce.


Ansar Majeed Kashmiri
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The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the remoulade was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jeff Richardson
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I always have shrimp in my freezer, so it's a great go-to meal when I'm short on time.


Ganiat Aro
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This shrimp dish was a hit at my last party! The chipotle remoulade was the perfect complement to the spicy shrimp.