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Trini Style Spicy Pepper Shrimp

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean

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

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  1. Rinse and dry the shrimp. Toss in a bowl with the cornstarch, salt and black pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, wok, or heavy bottomed pan heat the sesame or vegetable oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced onion, carrot, bell pepper, and Scotch Bonnet pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened but not browned.
  4. Add the garlic, ginger, and green seasoning and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, thyme, pimento or Peppadew peppers and water. Add the brown sugar if using.
  6. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat and serve the Trini Pepper Shrimp.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.