Shrimp and Seafood the Mozambique Way

Ingredients

 * 1 lb raw shrimp
 * 3 cups water, warm from the tap
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 tsp crushed red pepper, or use a few drops Tabasco
 * 3 lemon wedges

Directions

 * 1) In a 2-quart saucepan, place raw shrimp (with or without shells), water, salt and crushed red pepper, or Tabasco.
 * 2) Squeeze lemon wedges into the pot and toss the lemon in it.
 * 3) Bring the shrimp up to the boiling point and turn off the flame.
 * 4) Cover.
 * 5) Allow to stand for 30 minutes. Shrimp will be thoroughly cooked.
 * 6) Devein, wash in clear water and chill.
 * 7) Serve with piri-piri.