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Jamaican Curry Shrimp

Tender plump shrimp cooked in a coconut curry sauce with peppers and onions.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 297kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 scotch bonnet or habanero diced (optional)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 14 oz coconut milk
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onions and bell pepper for 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add curry powder, ground ginger and thyme and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices. This allows the flavor to develop.
  • Pour in can of coconut milk and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add raw shrimp and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes in the curry broth. Make sure the shrimp is covered by the creamy curry sauce.
  • Serve with white rice or jasmine rice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.1g | Protein: 19.4g | Fat: 17.2g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 158.8mg | Sodium: 418.7mg | Potassium: 354.7mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 5.3g
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