This is the recipe I came up with on the night of the cocktail party. I hadn't decided what to make, I only knew it had to be shrimp and really spicy. This was the result! They make a great main dish too.
Add chili flakes and simmer 5 minutes more.
Add herbs, chili paste and shrimp and cook over medium heat until shrimp are just done. About 7 - 8 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Can be served hot or at room temperature.