Restaurant Style Trini Pepper Shrimp

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 vegetable oil on low heat in a wok.

Add minced ginger and garlic; cook without burning.

Incorporate ketchup and mix well.

Season with salt, sugar, and optional MSG; add light soy sauce and mix again.

Add minced scotch bonnet pepper and white pepper; mix well.

Increase heat to medium and add water to create sauce.

Crank heat to high and add shrimp; cook until done.

Add vegetables and sesame oil; toss everything together.

Optionally finish with corn starch slurry for thickness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens