JAMAICAN STYLE PEPPER SHRIMPS | SIMPLE PEPPERED SHRIMPS RECIPE

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.

Clean the shrimp by trimming off the legs and the sharp bits above the eyes using scissors.

Use a toothpick or fork to pull out the vein from the shrimp, ensuring full coverage of the shell.

Wash the shrimp in a mixture of vinegar and water or lemon juice to remove any residue, but avoid using too much acid to prevent cooking the shrimp.

In a pan, sauté butter with 2 cloves of crushed garlic, frozen thyme, and frozen Scotch Bonnet pepper for about 1 minute.

Add a fish stock cube to the pan and mix well to distribute the flavor.

Add the cleaned shrimp to the pan and optionally add a little bit of egg powder to enhance the color.

Add about 1 tablespoon of soup powder (minus the noodles), pimento seeds, and crushed scallion to the pan.

Pour in just under 1/4 cup of water, mix well, cover, and let simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens