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Skillet of Trinidad style pepper shrimp.

Trini Style Spicy Pepper Shrimp

Carne Diem Culinary
This Caribbean shrimp recipe from the islands of Trinidad and Tobago is a fusion of Caribbean and Chinese flavors. Best yet this Trini Pepper shrimp recipe can be ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean, Trini
Servings 4
Calories 248 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Shrimp Deveined and shell on or tail on
  • 1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 1 Small Onion diced
  • 1 Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Carrot Cut into coins
  • 2 Scotch Bonnet Peppers Seeds and stems removed, diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons Ginger Paste or minced fresh ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon Green Seasoning
  • ½ Cup Ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Thyme leaves
  • 1 Tablespoon Pimento Peppers Or 2 Hot Peppadew Peppers, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¼ Cup Water
  • 1 Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar Optional
  • ¼ Cup Green Onion or Chives for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and dry the shrimp. Toss in a bowl with the cornstarch, salt and black pepper.
  • In a large skillet, wok, or heavy bottomed pan heat the sesame or vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion, carrot, bell pepper, and Scotch Bonnet pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened but not browned.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, and green seasoning and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, thyme, pimento or Peppadew peppers and water. Add the brown sugar if using.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Increase the temp to high and add the shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, flipping half-way through. Stir well to coast the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and serve the Trini Pepper Shrimp.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 1383mgPotassium: 656mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3944IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
Keyword carrots, garlic, Green Seasoning, Scotch Bonnet, shrimp, thyme
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