Authentic Jamaican Pepper Shrimp Recipe

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Authentic Jamaican Pepper Shrimp is a Jamaican main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 8 ingredients across 1 step, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 135 kcal with roughly 23 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic and primal.
In a large mixing bowl, season the 1 lb shrimp with 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp allspice. Make sure the shrimp are evenly coated.
Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and stir well. Immediately add the 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 scotch bonnet pepper (minced, if you like more heat), and 2 tbsp lime juice, stirring to coat everything. Continue to stir and sauté for about 3-5 minutes, until the shrimp turn opaque and pink.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 135kcal | 7% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 3g | 1% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Crustaceans | Contains |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Eggs |
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| 0g |
| 0% |
| Fibre | 1g | 3% |
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| Protein | 23g | 46% |
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| Sodium | 1,881mg | 78% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Sulphites | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.