Jamaican Style Pepper Shrimp| THE RAINA’S KITCHEN

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Habanero provides similar heat, while jalapeño offers milder spice.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice maintains acidity, while vinegar can be used for tang.

allspice

🥗Healthier: mixed spices

💰Cheaper: cinnamon and nutmeg

Mixed spices can mimic the flavor profile of allspice.

Add about a pound of shrimp with the head on to a bowl.

Drizzle a little bit of oil on the shrimp to help the seasoning stick.

Add 1 teaspoon of fish seasoning and 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning to the shrimp.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Chop half an onion and add it to the bowl with the shrimp.

Chop 2 stalks of scallion and add them to the shrimp.

Add 2 scotch bonnet peppers to the shrimp for decoration and flavor.

Let the shrimp marinate for about 30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil until hot.

Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and toss for a few minutes.

Add about half a cup of water mixed with food coloring to the skillet.

Cover and let simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit in the juices.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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