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Jamaican Curry Shrimp

Jamaican Curry Shrimp: Quick, Flavor-Packed Delight in 25 Minutes

Enjoy Jamaican Curry Shrimp, a quick and delicious dish featuring bold flavors and creamy coconut milk, perfect for any night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp Fresh is preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Spice Mix
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Powder Choose based on heat tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Convenient seasoning
For the Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Prevents browning
  • 1 large Yellow Onion
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper Julienned
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Julienned
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 scallions Escallion (Green Onion) Finely sliced
For the Aromatics
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Best used fresh
  • 1 whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper Leave whole for less heat or mince for spicier
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Essential for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup Optional for sweetness

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the raw shrimp with garlic powder, curry powder, black pepper, and salt. Toss gently to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large saucepan and add olive oil and butter. Once melted, stir in curry powder and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add bell peppers, diced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Incorporate thyme and scotch bonnet pepper. Cook for another minute.
  5. Add coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Add the seasoned shrimp to the sauce, cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  7. If desired, mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken sauce. Cook 1 more minute.
  8. Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with sliced escallion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, opt for fresh shrimp and adjust seasoning to taste.

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