Description
Experience the fiery flavors of Jamaica with this mouthwatering Jamaican Spicy ‘Pepper’ Shrimp recipe. Bursting with Caribbean spices and heat, this dish is a delightful blend of savory and spicy that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of Jamaica.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound raw shrimp (shell-on, deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning Mix:
- 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning or all-purpose seasoning
- 2 teaspoons smoked or hot paprika
- 1–2 Scotch bonnet peppers (finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with seafood seasoning, paprika, allspice, thyme, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Cook the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté Scotch bonnet peppers and garlic until fragrant.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet, cook until pink and curled.
- Finish the Dish: Add lime juice and water, simmer briefly to create a flavorful sauce.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
- For an authentic experience, try using whole shell-on shrimp and enjoy the extra heat by sucking the shell.
- Adjust the Scotch bonnet peppers to suit your spice tolerance.
- This dish pairs well with festival bread, rice, or as a daring appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
