Jamaican Pepper Shrimp

Name: Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Jamaicana
Ingredients: 1 lb Prawns; 0.25 cups Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; Salt; 3 sprigs Thyme; 2 Scotch Bonnet; 2 teaspoons Allspice; 2 tablespoons White Vinegar; 1 tablespoon All-purpose Seasoning; 2 teaspoons Ground Annatto; 0.75 cups Shrimp Stock

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Author: TheMealDB
Preparation time: Flexible
Servings: 2 (estimated)

Nutrition facts

Protein80 %49 g
Carbs13 %8 g
Fat7 %2 g

The percentage shows how much of the calories each macronutrient provides.

Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g
Calories	245 kcal	61 kcal
Protein	49 g	12.3 g
Carbs	8 g	2 g
Fat	2 g	0.5 g

One serving is about 399 g of raw ingredients; values per 100 g are based on that weight.

Estimated from the ingredient list · Values may vary depending on cooking method and product brand.

Guide indicators

Estimated difficulty33/100
Recipe completeness50/100
Nutrition reliability: Medium

Calculated automatically from the ingredients, steps, time and community feedback. They are not a guarantee.

Cuisine: Jamaican

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Summary

Seafood - Jamaican

Ingredients

454 g PrawnsOriginal: 1 lb
60 ml OnionOriginal: 0.25 cups
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
Salt (To taste)
3 sprigs Thyme
2 Scotch Bonnet (chopped)
2 teaspoons Allspice
2 tablespoons White Vinegar
1 tablespoon All-purpose Seasoning
2 teaspoons Ground Annatto
180 ml Shrimp StockOriginal: 0.75 cups

Amounts are shown in your preferred measurement system; conversions are approximate and the original recipe is kept.

Instructions

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.
Heat a large pan over medium heat. 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.
Add the seasoned shrimp and thyme sprigs, spreading the shrimp in the pan. 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. Taste; add salt to taste. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate. Serve hot with some cooking liquid drizzled on top.