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Jamaican Hot Spicy Jumbo Shrimp

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant culinary landscape of Jamaica, this dish reflects the island's love for bold flavors and spices. Jamaican cuisine often features fresh seafood, and the use of scotch bonnet peppers adds a fiery kick that is beloved in local cooking. Today, Jamaican Hot Spicy Jumbo Shrimp is enjoyed internationally, often featured in Caribbean restaurants and at festive gatherings.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
jumbo shrimp
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 Jamaican scaled peppers
green bell pepper
yellow bell pepper
red bell pepper
3 scallions
2 teaspoons lemon juice
paprika
garlic salt
corn oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
black pepper
salt

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños offer heat with fewer calories, while banana peppers are milder and more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

jumbo shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: regular shrimp

Chicken breast is leaner and often less expensive than jumbo shrimp.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

1

Clean and wash jumbo shrimp with vinegar and lemon juice.

2

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar.

3

Chop green, yellow, and red bell peppers, and 3 Jamaican scaled peppers; add to a blender.

4

Add chopped scallions (not the finely chopped ones) to the blender with the peppers.

5

Add garlic salt and black pepper to the blender mixture.

6

Blend the mixture until smooth, adding a little corn oil to help it blend.

7

In a mixing bowl, combine the blended mixture with the shrimp, ensuring all shrimp are coated.

8

Add a pinch of salt and mix well.

9

Cook the shrimp mixture for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

10

Once cooked, add a little black pepper and garnish with finely chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéinggrilling

Equipment Needed

blendermixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Jamaican Spicy ShrimpHot Shrimp

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