Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
Jamaican Pepper Shrimp are fiery marinated shrimp infused with fresh herbs, spices and scotch bonnet pepper. This dish is vibrant and bursting with pure Caribbean flavour. It's perfect for an appetizer, lunch, or main course at dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl for marinating the shrimp
- Cutting Board and Knife for chopping the fresh ingredients
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula or stirring and tossing the shrimp and seasonings in the skillet.
- Large Skillet for sautéing the shrimp and aromatic ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp large, deveined and pat dried
- 1-2 Scotch Bonnet Peppers finely chopped
- 1/2 small Onion finely chopped
- 2 stalk Green Onion scallions, finely chopped
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 4-5 Pimento Seeds allspice berries, crushed
- 1 bunch Fresh Thyme 5-6 sprigs, hard stems removed
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Fish or Seafood Seasoning
- 1 tsp Annatto Powder achiote powder, for colour, optional
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp White Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Add shrimp to a large mixing bowl and coat with a drizzle of vegetable oil then season with scotch bonnet pepper, onion, green onion, garlic, pimento seeds, thyme, paprika, fish or seafood seasoning, annatto powder (if using), and black pepper. Allow the shrimp to marinate for 15-20 minutes
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Then add the marinated shrimp, herbs and spices. Cook for a few minutes until the shrimp begins to turn pink and firm up, and until the aromatics become soft, fragrant and release their flavours.
- Add two tablespoons of butter and vinegar to the skillet and continue to cook the shrimp for another 2 minutes to 3 minutes, or until they're fully cooked and well coated with the spicy sauce. Finally, serve and enjoy!