
Jamaican Curry Shrimp Recipe
A classic Jamaican seafood from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.
Origin
Categorized as Jamaican Seafood in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-curry-shrimp/#recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lbJumbo Shrimp
- 2.5 tbspJamaican Curry Powder
- 1 tspAll-purpose Seasoning
- 2 tablespoonsOlive Oil
- 1 slicedOnion
- 1 slicedRed Pepper
- 1 slicedGreen Pepper
- 1 slicedScotch Bonnet
- 3 cloves ChoppedGarlic
- 380 gUnsweetened Coconut Milk
- 1/2 tbsTomato Ketchup
- 4 sprigsThyme
- To tasteSalt
- To tastePepper
Instructions
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
Add 1.5 Tablespoons of curry powder to the skillet and stir for an additional minute.
- 04
Then add coconut milk, seasoned shrimp, ketchup, and thyme, making sure the shrimp is covered in the sauce.
- 05
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.





