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Jamaican Curry Shrimp

Savory Jamaican Curry Shrimp Ready in Just 25 Minutes

Enjoy a vibrant explosion of taste with Jamaican Curry Shrimp, ready in 25 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder Betapac or Montego brands work wonders
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or substitute with 3-4 cloves minced fresh garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 stalks Escallion (Green Onion) chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or 1 tsp of dried thyme
  • 1 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup optional

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Jamaican Curry Shrimp
  1. Begin by seasoning the raw shrimp with garlic powder, curry powder, black pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add curry powder and stir continuously for about 1 minute.
  3. Add diced green and red bell peppers and chopped yellow onion to the pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in fresh thyme and chopped scotch bonnet pepper, and then pour in the coconut milk. Season and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
  5. Introduce the marinated shrimp to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  6. If needed, thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry, cooking for an additional minute.
  7. Taste for seasoning, adjust, and serve hot with steamed rice or naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh or high-quality frozen shrimp for the best flavor. Adjust the heat of scotch bonnet peppers to your preference.

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