Lemon and pepper flavoured Greenland shrimp

hen I was a kid, this was our extended family's pastime: three generations would gather around the table over a huge bowl of steaming Greenland shrimp. The grown-ups would have beer, the children had to do with lemonade.

This kind of shrimp is sold cooked and frozen so you only need to re-heat it. Make sure not to overdo otherwise the meat will become rubbery. Greenland deep-water shrimp is naturally much sweeter yet less chewy than any other kind of shrimp. Just like with lobster, it is paramount not to overpower it with condiments or excessive cooking.

I just squeeze a lemon and add its ground zest as well as a very generous grind of black pepper. Or you can fix it the French way, crevette mayonnaise. And luckily, I can have it with beer now. Adult life does have its advantages!