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Ingredients for Pepper Shrimp

Jamaican Style Pepper Shrimp ?? 

You will not find a better classic shrimp recipe better than Jamaican style pepper shrimp. Dive in and recreate this recipe yourself.
Course Main Course
Cuisine African, Caribbean

Equipment

  • Karibe Utensils Set
  • Karibe 10" Cast Iron Skillet
  • Karibe Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Ib Shrimp 
  • 2-3 Stalks Scallion 
  • 2 Cloves Garlic 
  • 1 Onion 
  • 14 Crushed Pimento Seeds 
  • 2-3 Scotch Bonnet Peppers 
  • 1 tsp Thyme Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring 
  • 1 tsp Complete Seasoning  
  • 1 tbsp All Purpose Seasoning 
  • 1 Pinch Salt 
  • 2-3 tbsp Oil 
  • 1 tbsp Butter 

Instructions
 

  • Dice and set aside all seasonings.
  • Clean and rinse shrimp with vinegar and water or lime and water. 
  • Add powdered seasoning and fresh seasonings to shrimp, mix to combine and allow to marinate overnight or for 30 minutes the least. 
  • Heat oil, and add seasoned shrimp. Allow shrimp pieces to cook until they change color.
  • Add butter, some food coloring and about a 1/2 - 1 cup of water.
  • Allow to simmer. The total cook time is approx. 10-15 minutes. Check on your shrimp every 1-2 or 2-3 minutes until done. Add more food coloring or seasoning to your liking throughout the cooking process.
  • Once cooked, remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 - 15 minutes. SERVE & ENJOY!
Keyword Pepper Shrimp, Shrimp