Trini Style Spicy Pepper Shrimp
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Caribbean
Trini Style Spicy Pepper Shrimp
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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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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 Information
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Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
1383mg
(58%)
Potassium
656mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
3944IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1383mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 3944IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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