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Jamaican Curry Shrimp

Zesty Jamaican Curry Shrimp Ready in Just 25 Minutes

Experience the vibrant and flavorful Jamaican Curry Shrimp, ready in just 25 minutes for a delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp Fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder Jamaican or Caribbean varieties
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
For the Cooking Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (Green & Red) Diced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 2 stalks Escallion (Green Onion) Finely sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
  • 1 whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper Adjust for spice
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water For cornstarch slurry

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Shrimp: Season your raw shrimp with garlic powder, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Burn Curry Powder: Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan. Sauté curry powder for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Add diced bell peppers and chopped onion. Cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add fresh thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and coconut milk to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Cook Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Thicken Sauce (if needed): Mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce to thicken if desired.
  7. Final Touch: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over rice.

Notes

This Jamaican Curry Shrimp is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.