Kwame’s Pepper Shrimp

Infused with layers of heat from Scotch bonnet chiles and fresh ginger, Kwame Onwuachi’s pepper shrimp are inspired by a beloved Jamaican street food. Deveining the shrimp but leaving the shell on helps protect against overcooking. Onwuachi fell in love with this recipe whentraveling in Jamaica.

ByKwame Onwuachi
September 2020

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Credit: Photo by Caitlin Bensel / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop styling by Christine Keely

Recipe Summary test

total:
20 mins
Yield:
4
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium. Add garlic, chile, and ginger; cook, stirring often, until aromatic and tender, about 5 minutes. Add lime juice, vinegar, and thyme; bring to a simmer over medium. Increase heat to medium-high; add shrimp, and cook, stirring often, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately.

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Suggested Pairing

Malty Jamaican dark beer.

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