How to make Trini Pepper Shrimp - Episode 1192

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeño provides heat with less intensity.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity.

fresh shrimp

💰Cheaper: frozen shrimp

Frozen shrimp is often more affordable.

Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium low heat.

Add minced garlic, ginger, and hot peppers; sauté until fragrant but not burnt.

Add chopped pimento peppers and mix.

Incorporate tomato ketchup, light soy sauce, and white sugar; mix well.

Add chinese seasoning and mix; cook sauce on low for about 5 minutes to develop flavor.

Add shrimp seasoned with salt and additional chinese seasoning; cook until shrimp is opaque.

Stir in chopped sweet peppers, onions, and scallions; mix well.

Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce; adjust with water if needed.

Taste and adjust sauce before serving.

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Dietary

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