JAMAICAN CURRY SHRIMP

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From "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen" published 2006 I just made this to rave reviews. I did not add extra water and used frozen shrimp. Serve with Kuchella a green mango pickle or a mango chutney.

Provided by No Wheat For Me

Categories     Caribbean

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 medium onion, chopped
1 whole scallion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons diced sweet red peppers
1 slice scotch bonnet pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato puree
1 cup water
1 cup sliced okra
1 lb medium shrimp

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When it is very hot add the curry powder. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the next 6 ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and cook 3 minutes more. Add the water and blend well.
  • Add the okra and shrimp. Reduce the heat and cover and cook until shrimp is just cooked through. Serve immediately with rice and a mango chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 118.8, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 16.4

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