JAMAICAN PEPPER SHRIMP

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Hailing from the Island of Jamaica, this peel and eat shrimp is usually sold on the roadside. It packs a spicy kick thanks to scotch bonnet pepper.

Provided by Jehancancook

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb jumbo shrimp, with shell but deveined
1 lime
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, seeds removed
5 sprigs thyme, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 scallion, finely chopped

Steps:

Squeeze ½ of lime over shrimp and rinse. Heat canola oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add thyme and pepper, heat for 1 minute. Add garlic and shrimp, stir. Cook for 3 minutes then turn shrimp. Add butter and salt, cook for an additional 2 minute. Squeeze the other half of lime over the shrimp, remove from heat. Sprinkle with scallion to garnish.

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