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Trinidad pepper shrimp

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Make this easy Trini pepper shrimp at home! Spicy, saucy, and perfectly seasoned with bold Caribbean flavors. A must-try seafood dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 175

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pound raw shrimp with the shell on
  • 3 leaves of chadon beni
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 bell peppers 2 different colors, chunked
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 stalk celery sliced
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 1 large carrot cut into diagonal slices
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper sliced up
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pimento peppers chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium lime
  • Cornstarch optional

Method
 

  1. Clean and season shrimp: Devein the shrimp, keeping the shells on. Season with the chopped chadon beni, ginger, garlic, salt, black pepper, lime juice, and pimento peppers. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the scotch bonnet pepper and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the bell peppers, carrots, onion, and celery. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Build the sauce: Add ¼ cup water, some of the ketchup, and the soy sauce. Stir to coat the vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the vegetables.
  4. Add the shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp along with any marinade from the bowl. Stir in the remaining ketchup and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 4–6 minutes depending on their size.
  5. Taste and serve: Taste the sauce and adjust the salt if needed. Serve hot with white rice or your favorite side.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 17gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1364mgPotassium: 376mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3272IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Jumbo shrimp work best for this dish.
  • Add a spoonful of green seasoning to the marinade for extra flavor.
  • To thicken the sauce: mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir in.
  • Too spicy? Add more ketchup and water.
  • For more heat, include pepper seeds or a splash of pepper sauce.
  • Worcestershire sauce is a great alternative to soy.
  • Pineapple chunks add a nice sweet balance if you'd like a twist.

Recipe Printed From ThisBagoGirl.com

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