Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
Get ready to spice up your dinner with this mouthwatering Jamaican Pepper Shrimp! This dish packs a punch thanks to the fiery scotch bonnet pepper and a hint of cayenne. Perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals! Dive into the bold flavors of the Caribbean and treat your taste buds to an unforgettable experience.
Jamaican black pepper shrimp is one of those recipes that can be often found alongside Jamaican rice and beans.
I like to have them just like this though. As a high proteins snack, which often fills me right up and allows me to go on with my busy day.
This recipe is popular in Jamaica and can be found sold on the street side by the locals. In Jamaica however, they make these shrimp twice as spicy as I do.
If you want them EXTRA spicy simply add 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper to this recipe and that will do the trick. Or one extra scotch bonnet pepper during the cooking process.
Jamaican Pepper Prawns
Jamaican Pepper Shrimp is often served on the side streets of most places in Jamaica.
Years ago, when I went to Jamaica. I had stopped at one of the street stalls where Woman where selling this shrimp out of small plastic bags.
I was having a hankering for it and learned to recreate it myself.
If you love spicy food your going to love this recipe for Jamaican Black Pepper Shrimp.
HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN PEPPER SHRIMP
- In a large BOWL toss the raw shrimp with all the seasonings – the scotch bonnet pepper.
- Then in a large skillet add 2 tbsp of palm oil and bring to high heat
- Toss in the coated shrimp, and scotch bonnet pepper and cook over low- medium heat till the shrimp is cooked.
- Smash the scotch bonnet pepper with a fork for some more spice if desired and toss.
- Serve hot immediately with some diced limes.
Get ready to be transported to Jamaica with this recipe!
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Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
Ingredients
- 15 Large Raw Shrimp with the shells on
- 2 tbsp of palm oil or butter
- 2 tbsp of thyme
- 1 tsp fresh garlic
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
- pinch of paprika
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 lime diced
Instructions
- In a large BOWL toss the raw shrimp with all the seasonings - the scotch bonnet pepper.
- Then in a large skillet add 2 tbsp of palm oil and bring to high heat
- Toss in the coated shrimp, and scotch bonnet pepper and cook over low- medium heat till the shrimp is cooked.
- Smash the scotch bonnet pepper with a fork for some more spice if desired and toss.
- Serve hot immediately with some diced limes.