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DELICIOUS SEAFOOD STEW PEAS | JAMAICAN STYLE | SEAFOOD STEW PEAS RECIPE

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Jamaican Seafood Stew Peas

Cultural Context

Jamaican Seafood Stew Peas is a beloved dish that showcases the rich culinary heritage of Jamaica. Traditionally made with pigeon peas and a variety of seafood, this stew reflects the island's coastal resources and agricultural practices. It is often enjoyed during family gatherings or special occasions, celebrating the flavors of the Caribbean. Today, variations exist globally, with many adapting the recipe to include local seafood and ingredients, making it a versatile dish enjoyed by many.

JamaicanJMmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups great northern beans
1 cup coconut milk
2 red onions
garlic
thyme
scallions
2 potatoes
carrots
okra
shrimp
grouper
scallops
Maggie soup mix
apple cider vinegar
black pepper
extra virgin olive oil

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

seafood mix

🥗Healthier: firm tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides protein while being lower in cost.

1

Pour 2 cups of great northern beans into water to soak.

2

After soaking, drain and rinse the beans.

3

In a pot, boil the soaked beans for about 10 minutes and check for doneness.

4

Add garlic to the boiling beans and a capful of apple cider vinegar to help tenderize them.

5

Season the seafood (shrimp, grouper, scallops) with salt, Jamaican fish seasoning, 21 season salute, garlic powder, and black pepper; add extra virgin olive oil and let marinate.

6

Check the beans; they should be softening. Add half of the Maggie soup mix to the beans for flavor.

7

Prepare vegetables by peeling potatoes and carrots, and cutting them up; add okra to the mix.

8

Add the remaining Maggie soup mix, thyme, and pimento seeds to the beans.

9

Once the beans are soft, add 1 cup of coconut milk and stir.

10

Chop garlic and scallions; add them to the stew along with the potatoes, carrots, and okra.

11

Prepare dumplings (spinners) using 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of cornmeal, and a pinch of salt; mix with water to make a dough.

12

Roll the dumpling dough and drop it into the stew.

13

Allow the stew to simmer until all ingredients are cooked through and flavors are combined.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

potcutting boardknifemeasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Allergens

seafood

Also Known As

Stew PeasSeafood Stew

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