jamaican curry shrimp

This Jamaican Curry Shrimp is made with Jamaican curry powder, large succulent shrimp, bell peppers, and coconut milk. It’s a quick and easy curry recipe that’s perfect any day of the week.

Jamaican Curry Shrimp

shrimp

2.5 Tablespoons Jamaican curry powder (separated)

all-purpose seasoning

olive oil

onion

red bell pepper (sliced)

green bell pepper (sliced)

scotch bonnet pepper (seeds removed and sliced (optional))

garlic (chopped)

13.5 oz can of unsweetened coconut milk

ketchup

thyme thyme

Salt and pepper

Season shrimp with 1 Tablespoon of curry powder and all-purpose seasoning and set aside for about 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients like chopping your onions, peppers, and garlic.

Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced yellow onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, if using, and chopped garlic and stir for 5 minutes, until peppers are slightly softened.

Add 1.5 Tablespoons of curry powder to the skillet and stir for an additional minute.

Then add coconut milk, seasoned shrimp, ketchup, and thyme, making sure the shrimp is covered in the sauce.

Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally and flipping the shrimp halfway, until the shrimp is fully cooked on both sides. This should take about 5-6 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

Jamaican Curry Shrimp is a delightful recipe with a deep flavor profile. With a variable amount of scotch bonnet peppers, you can make it as spicy as you like.

1.5 bell peppers

shallot, diced or sliced

Tbsp curry powder

Tbsp ginger, finely chopped

garlic

pimento seeds (optional)

thyme

tsp all purpose seasoning

salt

1-3 scotch bonnet peppers

coconut milk

scallions,

cilantro,

jumbo shrimp, deveined

garlic cloves, finely chopped

Tbsp shallots, diced

scallion, diced

Season the shrimp with all marinade ingredients and...

Season the shrimp with all marinade ingredients and marinate for 30-60 minutes, or while you prep the other ingredients.

Heat oil in a skillet or pan over...

Heat oil in a skillet or pan over medium high heat and sauté chopped bell peppers and shallots for 3-4 minutes.

Slide the pepper and shallot mixture to the...

Slide the pepper and shallot mixture to the side of the pan, add a dash of oil in the middle and add curry powder. Cook it, stirring continuously, for a minute or two. Mix it with the bell pepper mixture and continue cooing for 4-5 minutes, till the curry powder is cooked well and starts sticking to the bottom, turning toasty brown in color. (Stir constantly so as not to burn the curry powder)

Add ginger and garlic and cook for a...

Add ginger and garlic and cook for a minute. Add shrimp along with all marinade and mix well.

Add scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, all purpose seasoning,...

Add scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, all purpose seasoning, salt and mix well. Cook for a few minutes till the shrimp start getting a little sear, or just starting to curl up.

Add coconut milk along with 1/4 cup water...

Add coconut milk along with 1/4 cup water (you can add more water if you want thinner curry, we like it thick). Cook for 5-8 minutes, or till the shrimp is cooked. Taste and adjust for salt. Let it sit for a few minutes to meld all the flavors.

Garnish with scallions and cilantro, and serve with...

Garnish with scallions and cilantro, and serve with warm rice or roti.

Jamaican Curry Shrimp is a flavourful dish, simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce infused with curry powder, thyme, garlic, scotch bonnet, and pimento flavours. Ready in 25 minutes, the juicy shrimp and mouthwatering stew make for a quick and satisfying entree with fresh steamed rice.

lb Raw Shrimp (peeled and deveined)

tsp Curry Powder (betapac or montego brand curry recommended)

tsp Garlic Powder

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tsp Black Pepper

tbsp Olive Oil

tbsp Butter

tbsp Curry Powder (betapac or montego brand curry recommended)

med Green Bell Pepper (finely diced or julienned)

med Red Bell Pepper (finely diced or julienned)

Green Onion (finely sliced)

Garlic (minced)

Fresh Thyme

Scotch Bonnet Pepper (or 1 tsp of Hot Pepper Sauce)

400 milliliters Can Coconut Milk

tbsp Ketchup (optional)

tsp Cornstarch

tsp Cold Water

Season shrimp with garlic powder, curry powder, black pepper, salt and set aside.

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat and "burn", or cook the curry (1 tbsp) for about 2 minutes - see notes section. Add the julienned bell peppers and onion, and the minced garlic to the saucepan. Saute until the veggies have softened slightly; then add sprig(s) of fresh thyme and scotch bonnet pepper or hot pepper sauce.

Stir in coconut milk until combined, then add salt and black pepper, stirring occasionally for approx. 5 minutes. Add shrimp to the saucepan and cook until they begin to turn pink.

Combine the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until dissolved and stir it into the sauce if needed to thicken. Continue to let simmer while stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken. Add more salt/pepper as desired and remove the scotch bonnet pepper. Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove from the stove, serve while hot and enjoy!

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Jamaican Curry Shrimp is a delicious, full of flavour and easy to make seafood dish! Made using Jamaican curry powder and coconut milk infused with thyme, garlic, scotch bonnet and pimento flavours; this dish provides an irresistible taste and burst of island deliciousness with each bite! Enjoy as an appetizer or as part of a weeknight main course with fresh steamed rice. Recipe instructions includes step-by-step easy to follow recipe video!

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