HOW-TO's: Peppered "Swimps" Shrimps

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños offer less heat while still providing flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor while being healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can be a good substitute for acidity.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken or tofu can provide a lower-cost protein alternative.

Combine Old Bay seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, scotch bonnet pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

Thoroughly mix the seasoning and shrimp together.

Refrigerate the seasoned shrimp for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.

Heat oil in a non-stick pan until it reaches smoking point.

Add the shrimp to the hot oil and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.

After 4 minutes, add chopped scallion to the shrimp and continue to stir.

Remove the pan from heat after the scallion has been added.

If desired, add 1 cup of shrimp or vegetable stock to the pan and allow to simmer for 15 to 30 seconds.

Serve the shrimp with chopped scallion and a squeeze of fresh lime.

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