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Jamaican Curry Shrimp Recipe
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Jamaican Curry Shrimp Recipe

A classic Jamaican seafood from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

40
min total
4
servings
322
cal / serving

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Add 1.5 Tablespoons of curry powder to the skillet and stir for an additional minute.

  4. 04

    Then add coconut milk, seasoned shrimp, ketchup, and thyme, making sure the shrimp is covered in the sauce.

  5. 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.

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