Jamaican Peppered Shrimp

Name: Jamaican Peppered Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 cup onion, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp butter; 2 scallions, chopped

Tender shrimp cooked in a fiery, aromatic sauce with bell peppers, onions, and a kick of scotch bonnet heat. A seafood appetizer or light dinner.

25 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

JamaicanDinnerStovetopStandardGluten-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp vegetable oil
0.5 cup onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced
1 tsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp butter
2 scallions, chopped

Instructions

1

Season 1.5 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Add 0.5 cup diced onion and 1/2 diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes until starting to soften.
4

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 seeded and minced scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side until starting to turn pink.
6

Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp butter, and 1 tsp fresh thyme.
7

Cook for another 2 minutes until shrimp is fully cooked and opaque throughout.
8

Garnish with 2 chopped scallions and serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Scotch bonnet in Jamaican Peppered Shrimp?

The entry for Jamaican Peppered Shrimp calls for 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced. In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Jamaican Peppered Shrimp?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Jamaican Peppered Shrimp uses 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined.

Can I make Jamaican Peppered Shrimp less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Jamaican Peppered Shrimp comes from 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Jamaican Peppered Shrimp contain shellfish?

Yes: 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Jamaican Peppered Shrimp?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 26 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 420 mg sodium.

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