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Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
Jamaican Pepper Shrimp is a delicious and flavorsome dish that originates from the beautiful island of Jamaica. It typically consists of fresh shrimp that is seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices, including allspice berries, scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, garlic, and more. The shrimp is then sautéed or grilled to perfection, resulting in a mouthwatering dish that is both spicy and savory. It’s often enjoyed as a main course or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound crawfish with head on or shrimp
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 6 Scotch bonnet peppers crushed
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Wash crawfish or regular shrimp. Keep head on shrimp. Crushed 6 whole Scotch Bonnet Peppers and set aside.
- Add 2 cups of water to pan and bring to a boil then add crushed peppers.
- Next add crawfish and then 3 tbsps salt. Stir and cook for 20 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
Regular shrimp can be used to substitute for crawfish. Best result with scotch bonnet peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 3g (1%)Protein: 26g (52%)Fat: 2g (3%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Cholesterol: 304mg (101%)Sodium: 11373mg (494%)Potassium: 222mg (6%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 292IU (6%)Vitamin C: 48mg (58%)Calcium: 189mg (19%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
