Best Caribbean Pepper Pot With Chicken Shrimp Recipes

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CARIBBEAN PEPPERPOT



Caribbean Pepperpot image

This pepperpot recipe is the one most used in the Eastern Caribbean, but recipes vary greatly from island to island. In Jamaica it is a soup, in Guyana the basis is chicken or oxtail with sugar, cassareep and chillies added. From Caribbean Cooking For Pleasure by Mary Slater

Provided by jenny butt

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h10m

Yield 1 pot, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces salt pork
8 ounces salt beef
500 g fresh meat
3 3/4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon salt
6 spinach leaves (or callaloo leaves & stems) or 6 leaves silver beet, leaves & stems chopped (or callaloo leaves & stems)
4 aubergines, sliced
2 onions, sliced
500 g pumpkin, diced
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
6 okra, sliced
pepper
500 g cooked pigeon peas

Steps:

  • Wash the meat & chop roughly into convenient pieces about 1 1/2 " square.
  • Put into a large heavy saucepan.
  • Cover with some of the water & bring very slowly to the boil.
  • When just beginning to boil, add salt & continue to simmer over a low heat for at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • Skim the scum from the surface.
  • Add a little more cold water, skim again, & repeat the process 3 times.
  • Add all the vegetables & seasonings except the peas.
  • Simmer for a further hour, skimming from time to time if more scum arises.
  • Stir in the peas, cook for a further 5 minutes, and serve very hot with plenty of pepper added.
  • NOTE: split peas can be used instead of pigeon peas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1039, Fat 48.8, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 1442.9, Carbohydrate 122.6, Fiber 37.4, Sugar 16.7, Protein 37.7

JAMAICAN SHRIMP PEPPER POT SOUP



Jamaican Shrimp Pepper Pot Soup image

Also called callaloo, this dish has many guises and often is made with meats. The dish dates back to the Arawak Indians, who prepared a stew that was kept going on the fire with the addition of new ingredients every day. This version is made simply with shrimp.

Provided by Mary Fillmore

Categories     Caribbean

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, sliced
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup instant onion, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon marjoram, crushed
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon instant garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper, ground
6 cups chicken stock
2 lbs small shrimp, peeled, deveined (51-60)
1 cup cream of coconut, canned
10 lime slices

Steps:

  • Combine okra, spinach, green pepper, minced onion, salt, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, minced garlic, red pepper and chicken stock in large stockpot. Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and coconut milk.
  • Simmer until shrimp are cooked, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with lime slices.

CARIBBEAN PEPPER POT SOUP



Caribbean Pepper Pot Soup image

A nicely spiced vegetable soup that is hearty enough to be a meal. It has an island flavor from the coconut that is slightly sweet with just a touch of herbs.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Beans

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 scotch bonnet peppers or 1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes or 4 cups carrots, peeled and diced
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped,including juice
4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook onions in oil in a skillet until tender.
  • Place onions in crockpot along with garlic, ginger, chili powder, scotch bonnet, coriander, celery seeds, salt, pepper, sugar, squash (or carrots), kidney beans, tomatoes and stock.
  • Stir to mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add coconut milk and stir well.
  • Set crockpot to high and cook for 15-20 minutes more.
  • Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 13.6, Sodium 678.2, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 8.6

PEPPER POT SHRIMP RECIPE BY TASTY



Pepper Pot Shrimp Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken stock, whole milk, butter, salt, cornmeal, oil, garlic, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, large red onion, scotch bonnet pepper, okra, large tomato, chicken stock, jerk seasoning, jumbo shrimps, salt, sugar, fresh italian parsley

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups chicken stock
4 cups whole milk
½ cup butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups cornmeal
2 tablespoons oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ large red onion, diced
½ scotch bonnet pepper
12 spears okra, chopped
1 large tomato, diced
½ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
10 jumbo shrimps, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 bunches fresh italian parsley, chopped to serve

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot, add the chicken stock, butter, and milk, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually add in the grits a little at a time, stirring until creamy. Remove from the heat.
  • Add oil to a large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and Scotch bonnet pepper, and cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add in the okra and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in the diced tomatoes and juices, jerk spice, and chicken stock, and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Season the stew with salt and sugar.
  • Place shrimp on top of the okra stew. After two minutes, flip the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes, until cooked through. Sprinkle the stew with chopped parsley.
  • Serve the shrimp stew over the grits.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1046 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 21 grams

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