Jamaican Pepper Shrimp

This Jamaican Pepper Shrimp recipe is one that you won’t forget as it is not only healthy but it is also packed full of flavor.

Jamaican Pepper Shrimp is spicy and rich with flavor.

Made with juicy shrimp, green and yellow peppers, fresh ginger and garlic that is simmered in a rich creamy coconut broth.

That is sure to have you coming back to this recipe time and time again.

This dish is a lot like my Jamaican Shrimp however it is not as creamy as we are using less coconut milk and more peppers.

HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN PEPPER SHRIMP

Instead of using fresh scotch bonnet peppers, I like to use the sauce as there is less likely a chance that I will burn my eyes. If you want to use fresh scotch bonnet peppers, just be careful as those peppers are fire hot and you can burn your eyes if your not careful. 

This recipe is super easy to make. Trust me it is as easy as 1, 2, 3

Jamaican food is really delicious and easy to make once you get the hang of it. The ingredients are very basic and the recipes are fairly straight forward. Looking for another Jamaican recipe then your going to want to try 

HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN PEPPER SHRIMP

• Jamaican Curry Powder – be sure to get this and not an Indian variety as the Jamaican one is much Spicer and traditional to Jamaican cooking.
• Thick Coconut milk * skip the watered down varieties
• Shrimp
• Green and Yellow peppers
• Scotch Bonnet pepper
• Jamaican Curry Powder – be sure to get this and not an Indian variety as the Jamaican one is much Spicer and traditional to Jamaican cooking.
• Tomato paste
• Thyme
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Onion
• Limes
• Rice

So if you like curry as much as me, then you are sure to love this recipe.

Keep in mind you will want to use a good quality coconut milk, one that is not to watery. As well you want to get ahold of real Jamaican curry powder it is made with less turmeric than most and has more chilies in it to give it that traditional heat you would expect from a Jamaican curry.

JAMAICAN PEPPER SHRIMP

First you want to cook some rice. I like to use white rice for this dish, however any type works. 

1. First you want to cook some rice. I like to use Basmati rice for this dish, however any type works. 
2. Then in a large skillet you will want to add some cooking oil then the garlic and ginger paste or powder along with the Jamaican curry powder and sauté on medium heat till fragrant.
3. Add in remaining spices then then half a can of thick coconut milk.
4. Simmer on medium heat and add in your chopped green and yellow peppers.
5. Simmer on medium – low till the veggies have become tender. 
6. Lastly add in the shrimp and cook till no longer pink.
7. Serve over rice with fresh limes. 

Keep in mind you can use fresh ginger, onions and garlic if you so desire.

JAMAICAN CURRY FACTS

Jamaican curry powder on average is spicer than other curry powders. However it tends to be a bit spicer than most Indian varieties. Also Jamaican curry powder is toasted which gives it more flavor.

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