Jamaican Pepper Shrimp

Name: Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 Scotch bonnet chile peppers (about 3/4 ounce; 20g); 1 pound (455g) large shell-on shrimp, preferably head-on, rinsed; Half of 1 medium (8-ounce; 225g) red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced; Half of 1 medium (8-ounce; 225g) yellow onion, finely diced; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon (15ml) annatto oil or neutral oil such as vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight, plus more if needed; 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) annatto (achiote) powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 1/2 cups (355ml) water; 2 tablespoons (30ml) distilled white vinegar; 6 allspice berries

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

40m

This Jamaican pepper shrimp recipe features large shell-on shrimp sautéed with Scotch bonnet chiles, red bell pepper, onion, thyme, and garlic in annatto-infused oil, seasoned with a combination of aromatic spices, and cooked in a flavorful broth of water, vinegar, and allspice berries. A delightful taste of Jamaica in a single dish.

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(Servings: 4)

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3 Scotch bonnet chile peppers (about 3/4 ounce; 20g)

1 pound (455g) large shell-on shrimp, preferably head-on, rinsed

Half of 1 medium (8-ounce; 225g) red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced

Half of 1 medium (8-ounce; 225g) yellow onion, finely diced

4 sprigs fresh thyme

3 medium garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon (15ml) annatto oil or neutral oil such as vegetable oil

1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight, plus more if needed

1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) annatto (achiote) powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 1/2 cups (355ml) water

2 tablespoons (30ml) distilled white vinegar

6 allspice berries

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

61kcal

3%
Fat

1g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

3g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

7g

0%
Cholesterol

71mg

3%
Sodium

547mg

27%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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