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Jamaican pepper shrimp

Jamaican Pepper Shrimp

Firey hot shrimp appetizer or seafood snack. Great option for a main protein choice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Dutch pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs shrimp jumbo or colossal
  • ½ onion diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 3-5 habanero peppers diced
  • 2 TBSP seafood seasoning
  • 1.5 TBSP red chili flakes
  • 1-1.5 TBSP paprika
  • 1 TBSP garlic powder
  • ½ TBSP pimento
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 TBSP white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Season shrimp with onion, bell pepper, habanero, seafood seasoning, chili flakes, paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, pimento, salt and pepper.
  • Mix and let marinate 15-30 minutes.
  • Remove as much of the seasoning from the shrimp and set aside.
  • Add water to the bowl with left over seasoning and mix.
  • In a Dutch pot on high heat pour in water and seasoning mix and let come to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes covered.
  • Add in shrimp and white vinegar. Mix and let simmer for 7-10 minutes covered. Stir occasionally.
  • Remove shrimp and eat right away or let cool.
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