Caribbean Shrimp
A vibrant Caribbean shrimp dish with bold flavors from tomatoes, allspice, and peppers, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a spicy, tropical-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the minced onion with two tablespoons of water; set aside to soften for about 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter until hot.
- Add the green bell pepper and softened onion; cook, stirring, until almost crisp and tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, sugar, allspice, salt, and ground red pepper; break up the tomatoes with a spoon.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Add the shrimp; cook and stir until they turn pink, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lime or lemon juice.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot, ideally over steamed rice if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
504
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).