PEPPER SHRIMP RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE PEPPER SHRIMP

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with fewer calories.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity at a lower cost.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

Ground pepper is often less expensive.

Chop onion, scotch bonnet pepper, chili pepper, garlic, and thyme, then place them in a bowl with the shrimp.

Clean and wash shrimp with vinegar before adding spices.

Crush pimento (allspice) in a mortar and add to the shrimp.

Add 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning, sweet paprika, grill seasoning, onion powder, and jerk seasoning to the shrimp and mix well.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot until hot, then add 5 chili peppers and 2-3 pieces of garlic to infuse the oil.

Add the seasoned shrimp to the pot and stir to combine.

Fry the shrimp for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add a little bit of water to the pot and cook down for another 10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Check the shrimp for doneness and ensure they have taken on a nice color before serving.

Plate the shrimp and taste them on camera, noting the spiciness.

Cooking Techniques

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