Jamaican Curry Shrimp Recipe

Jamaican Curry Shrimp Recipe

Area: Jamaican

Category: Seafood

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
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 Milk380g
Tomato Ketchup1/2 tbs
Thyme4 sprigs
SaltTo taste
PepperTo taste

Instruction

  • 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