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

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.

Questions

Can I make Jamaican Peppered Shrimp dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Jamaican Peppered Shrimp keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Jamaican Peppered Shrimp?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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