Combine the sauce ingredients and mix well. Can be made the day before and refrigerated.

Advance preparation
Shell and devein the shrimp. Cook in boiling water for 1 minute. Immediately drain and place the shrimp in ice water. When chilled, drain, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Last minute preparation
Toss the shrimp with the sauce. Put in a decorative bowl and place the bowl in crushed ice.
Sprinkle the shrimp with the red pepper, chives, and peanuts. Serve.

Recipe by Hugh Carpenter