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garlic pepper shrimp(trinidad style) served in a cast iron skillet.
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Garlic Pepper Shrimp Recipe

Garlic pepper shrimp: Trinidad style recipe made spicy with black and green pepper in 25 minutes. This stir-fry is best to ENJOY as the weekday dinners.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, caribean, Fusion
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 31kcal
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 green bell peppers sliced
  • 1 pimento pepper chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh/dried
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper crushed
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions

  • Place a pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 10-20 seconds or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Add the green bell peppers and pimento pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
  • Stir in the chopped cilantro, fresh thyme, lime juice, soy sauce, tomato ketchup, and crushed black pepper.
  • Add the shrimp and cook on each side for 3 to 4 minutes until they turn opaque.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Notes

  • Customize the Ingredients: For an authentic touch, swap vegetable oil with sesame oil. If available, use lemon juice instead of lime juice and culantro instead of cilantro.
  • Adjust the Spice Level: The dish is gently spiced with pimento peppers and black pepper. To lower the heat, use red bell peppers instead. For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapenos.
  • Proper Shrimp Cooking: Choose raw shrimp for the best texture. Avoid overcooking. When perfectly cooked, shrimp should curl into a "C" shape. If it forms an "O" shape, it's overcooked.
  • Storage & Freezing: Store in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to two months in an airtight container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or use the microwave's defrost setting.
  • Reheating Tips: To reheat, add a splash of water and toss the shrimp over medium heat until heated. Avoid overheating to keep the shrimp tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg