Jamaican Peppered Shrimps (Street Food)

Jamaican Peppered Shrimps

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. shrimp, in shell
• 6 garlic cloves
• 2-3 scotch bonnet (or habañero) peppers
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 pinch allspice / ground pimento
• 2 tablespoons vinegar (plus more for drizzling at the end if desired)

Method

1. Mince the garlic and scotch bonnet.
2. In a Wok or Dutch oven over medium high heat, add oil, garlic, salt and peppers.
3. Saute 2-3 minutes in the Dutch oven or until you smell the garlic or 15 seconds in a wok.
4. Add shrimps to the mixture and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add pepper, salt, pimento, and vinegar and continue to stir for another 2 minutes. Or until the shrimp is thoroughly cooked.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Serve warm or cold as a peel and eat snack.

Enjoy!