<strong>How to make Jamaican Curry Shrimp</strong>
Jamaican Curry Shrimp is delicious and jam-packed with bold flavors. It’s a quick and easy shrimp recipe in just under 30 minutes. With curry powder, carrots, onions, scallions, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper you are bound to have a flavor party happen in your mouth.
What is Curry Powder?
Curry powder is a combination of a blend of dried spices often used in Indian cooking, however many cultures i.e. Asian, and Caribbean use curry powder in a variety of dishes as well.
Is Jamaican curry powder the same as Indian curry powder?
Jamaican curry flavor is different from Indian curries in the overall choice of seasonings. The Jamaican Curry is a mix of local Jamaican spices and is mostly made up of fresh allspice, but is high in turmeric hence why it is bright yellow. A major difference between Jamaican and Indian curries is that Indian dishes use more chili powder which gives Indian dishes a distinctive red-looking color and that’s where they get heat. While Jamaican curry powder does not contain red chili powder to give your food a spicy flavor we add fresh scotch bonnet peppers to our dishes which gives them a nice kick.
What is Jamaican Curry Powder Made Of?
Jamaican Curry Powder is a beautiful spice blend of turmeric, coriander, fenugreek, cumin, pimento, black pepper or pepper variety, star anise, garlic, and sometimes salt.
What Curry Powder to Use in Jamaican Curry Shrimp
Using beta pac curry will give your shrimp a beautiful color and lots of flavors. There are so many other ways to use curry.
How do you make the curry more flavorful?
You can enhance the curry “flavor by burning the curry” and heating the curry in hot oil to unleash its flavor.
JAMAICAN CURRY SHRIMP RECIPE INGREDIENTS
- Shrimp: Fresh is always best. Alternatively, you can buy cleaned shrimp or frozen shrimp instead. If you are using frozen shrimp then make sure you allow them to thaw before seasoning. Soak the shrimp in cold/warm water and this will help them to thaw faster.
- Curry powder: It is important to use good quality Jamaican curry seasoning to make this curried shrimp Jamaican style. Curry powder gives this dish its wonderful darkish-yellow color.
- Carrots: Pairs well with the curry shrimp feel free to add potatoes if you wish.
- Salt: To enhance the flavors in the curry and shrimp.
- Paprika: Adds a mild and sweet flavor.
- Black Pepper: Gives the shrimp a nice penetrating aroma.
- Complete Seasoning: An all-purpose seasoning.
- Green Seasoning: Enhances the flavor. (Recipe Here)
- Onion chopped: Use white onions for this recipe to add savory flavor.
- Garlic cloves: Fresh garlic cloves work best in this recipe. Chop them thinly or grate them.
- Ginger: Most curry recipes ask for one or two inches of ginger root sliced or finely chopped.
- Scotch bonnet: If you love heat add scotch bonnet
- Thyme: Traditionally, fresh sprigs of thyme are used but if you don’t have any then feel free to use dried thyme instead.
- Oil: Use vegetable or corn oil to cook the curry.
HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN CURRY SHRIMP
- Chop up – carrots, onions, garlic, scallion, and ginger
- Season your shrimp – with curry, green seasoning black pepper, complete seasoning, paprika, and salt.
- Heat oil and “Burn Curry”- over medium heat add in curry powder.
- Sauté the Seasonings – Add carrots, onions, scallions, scotch bonnet, garlic, thyme, and ginger and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in Shrimp – Sear shrimp for 5 minutes
- Add the Water – Add water to the pot and season with black pepper and salt cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from Heat & Enjoy!
Jamaica Curry Shrimp FAQs
Should I use cooked or raw shrimp?
Using raw large shrimp is less likely to overcook. But use what you have, If you are new to cooking seafood, it’s best to use raw shrimp. They require a slightly longer cooking time than cooked shrimp and are less inclined to overcook.
How much time does shrimp take to cook?
Depending on the size and cooking method, they usually take 10-15 minutes. Be sure to start checking on your shrimp in around 10 minutes if you’re using smaller shrimp.
How do you not overcook shrimp in a curry?
Cook shrimp just until opaque for the juiciest shrimp. As soon as the shrimp turn pinkish-white and start to curl, they’re done. Don’t be tempted to cook them a second longer! The key is to remove them from the heat right when the flesh is uniformly pink, with no brown or grayish-brown spots.
Do you need coconut milk for curry?
There are several different variations of curry, but NOT all recipes call for coconut milk. Coconut milk adds a sweetness to curry that counteracts the spice, creating a nice balance. But not needed in all curry dishes just like this curry chicken and curry goat do not need coconut milk
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How to make Jamaican Curry Shrimp
Ingredients
- * 1- 1½ Ib Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme minced
- 3 tbsp Jamaican curry powder 1 tsp to “burn”
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Complete Powder
- 1 tsp Ginger chopped and minced
- 1 carrot peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Chop up – carrots, onions, garlic, scallion, and ginger
- Season your shrimp – with curry, green seasoning black pepper, complete seasoning, paprika and salt.
- Heat oil and “Burn Curry”- over medium heat add in 1 tsp curry powder .
- Sauté the Seasonings – Add carrots, onions, scallions, scotch bonnet, garlic, thyme, ginger and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in Shrimp – Sear shrimp for 5 minutes
- Add the Water – Add water to the pot and season with black pepper and salt cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from Heat & Enjoy!
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