Description
Jamaican Spicy ‘Pepper’ Shrimp is a bold and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a fiery, aromatic pepper sauce. This dish brings the heat with Scotch bonnet peppers and other authentic Jamaican spices, offering a deliciously spicy, savory kick that’s perfect for a meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped (adjust based on heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon allspice (pimento)
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried or fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup water or seafood broth
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, thyme, black pepper, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine and cook for another minute to release the flavors.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink.
- Pour in the soy sauce, lime juice, and water (or seafood broth). Stir and let the shrimp simmer for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and coated in the sauce. Adjust salt to taste.
- Once the shrimp is cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, and serve hot with rice, bread, or a salad on the side.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep some of the seeds from the Scotch bonnet peppers, but be cautious, as they can be extremely spicy.
- Serve with coconut rice, fried plantains, or a simple side salad to balance the heat.
- For a milder version, use jalapeños or omit the Scotch bonnet peppers entirely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Seafood
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Jamaican, Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg