
Jamaican · Seafood
Jamaican Curry Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- Jumbo Shrimp1 lb
- Jamaican Curry Powder2.5 tbsp
- All-purpose Seasoning1 tsp
- Olive Oil2 tablespoons
- Onion1 sliced
- Red Pepper1 sliced
- Green Pepper1 sliced
- Scotch Bonnet1 sliced
- Garlic3 cloves Chopped
- Unsweetened Coconut Milk¾ lb
- Tomato Ketchup1/2 tbs
- Thyme4 sprigs
- SaltTo taste
- PepperTo taste
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
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.
- 4
Add 1.5 Tablespoons of curry powder to the skillet and stir for an additional minute.
- 5
Then add coconut milk, seasoned shrimp, ketchup, and thyme, making sure the shrimp is covered in the sauce.
- 6
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.
- 7
This should take about 5-6 minutes.
- 8
Salt and pepper to taste.