Seafood • Jamaican

Jamaican Pepper Shrimp

Name: Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 1 lb Shrimp; 2 chopped Scotch Bonnet; 1 tablespoon All-purpose Seasoning; 2 tsp Ground Annatto; 2 tsp Allspice; 3/4 cup Shrimp Stock; 1/4 cup Onion; 2 cloves minced Garlic; 2 tablespoons White Vinegar; 3 sprigs Thyme; To taste Salt

Ingredients

Shrimp1 lb
chopped Scotch Bonnet2
All-purpose Seasoning1 tablespoon
Ground Annatto2 tsp
Allspice2 tsp
Shrimp Stock3/4 cup
Onion1/4 cup
cloves minced Garlic2
White Vinegar2 tablespoons
sprigs Thyme3
SaltTo taste

Steps

Prepare

🥄In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with minced Scotch Bonnet peppers, all-purpose seasoning, ground annatto, and grounf allspice.
🔥Toss well to coat evenly and let marinate for 10 minutes.

Steps

🔥Heat a large pan over medium heat.

Cook

🧂Add the shrimp stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
🍳Stir in the diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Prepare

🍳Add the seasoned shrimp and thyme sprigs, spreading the shrimp in the pan.

Cook

🫇Cover and cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn bright orange and are cooked through.
🍽️Add the white vinegar, stir, and cook for another minute.

Steps

🍽️Taste; add salt to taste.

Serve

🌿Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate.

Cook

✨Serve hot with some cooking liquid drizzled on top.

Source: Original recipe