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    Jamaican Black Pepper Shrimp

    Last Updated January 27, 2023. Published May 1, 2021 By Charla Leave a Comment

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    Bring a taste of the tropics to your household with this finger licking Jamaican black pepper shrimp. Juicy pieces of seasoned shrimp sautéed in a spicy Caribbean style hot black pepper sauce.

    shrimp in hot black sauce

    If you are fan of Caribbean seafood then this recipe will be a hit with you. Also, those of you that like it hot and spicy then you will definitely like this recipe even more.

    This recipe is inspired by a combination of the cheesecake factory and me just playing around with some flavours.

    Keep in mind my recipe DOESN'T taste like the Cheesecake factory's recipe but it is just as delicious and tasty.

    shrimp, avocado, cabbage and rice on a plate

    I got the idea after a trip to Hawai'i a few years ago where I tasted this shrimp dish.

    It's clearly a recipe that the Cheesecake factory has made up and simply slapped the word "Jamaican" on it for marketing purposes. 

    I say that because I definitely didn't grow up on this. Jamaican Pepper Shrimp, hell yeh, who doesn't know that? But black pepper shrimp, nah that's definitely a new concept!

    I think the recipe at the Cheesecake factory is tasty, but the admixture of black beans is actually more of Cuban thing.

    They should have called it Caribbean and not Jamaican, that's my only grievance but it is, what it is!

    Ingredients you need

    Ingredients you need

    How to prepare the shrimp

    steps1-6 how to prepare the shrimp
    • Place the shrimp in a large bowl and set aside.
    • Mix together the dry seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
    • Separate 2 tablespoon of the seasoning and set aside. 
    • Sprinkle the dry seasoning onto the shrimp and completely coat then set aside.

    The steps

    steps1-8 making the black pepper sauce and adding the shrimp
    • On high heat, add all of the ingredients listed to make the sauce into a medium sized non stick saucepan/skillet/frying pan.
    • Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce to medium heat.
    • Stir in 2 tablespoon of the dry seasoning and continue to stir until it starts to thicken (very important) this will take several minutes.
    • Once the sauce starts to thicken, add the coated shrimp to the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes.
    • If the sauce is too thick simply add more water.

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does raw shrimp taste to cook?

    Shrimp doesn't take very long to took, usually a good indicator is when they turn pink.

    In this incidence because the shrimp are being cooked in a dark sauce it will be difficult to tell. Ideally they should take no more than 4-5 minutes to cook through.

    Can I use cooked shrimp instead of raw?

    Yes can but I wouldn't recommend it if you are novice to cooking shrimp.

    Simply because cooked shrimp only need to be heated through and with this recipe it's very easy to over heat them which will change the texture.

    What side dishes can you serve this with?

    You can serve it with Brown Rice, Bammy, Green Banana Mashed Yam or leafy greens i.e callaloo.

    Notes and tips 

    • This is the Seafood Seasoning that I used to make the recipe.
    • Make sure the soya sauce/fish stock and oyster sauce is gluten free and free from MSG.
    • I recommend using jumbo shrimp for this recipe.
    • The sauce is supposed to be slightly thick however, if you want it thinner simply add more water towards the end of cooking.
    • Don't use cooked shrimp useless you are more experienced with heating up cooked shrimp as you may run the risk of ruining the texture by over heating it.
    • Shrimp as known as prawns in the UK and Australia.
    • I used Walkerswood Jerk marinade (still haven't gotten around to making my own).
    • The amount of jerk marinade used will be subjective. The more you use the more spicy the recipe.
    Close up of the shrimp, avocado, rice and cabbage

    More shrimp recipes you may like

    • Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
    • Shrimp Rundown
    • Jamaican Shrimp and Cabbage
    • Cajun Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
    • Jamaican Curry Shrimp
    • Pan Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp

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    plate of avocado, rice, shrimp and cabbage

    Jamaican Black Pepper Shrimp

    Bring a taste of the tropics to your household with this finger licking Jamaican black pepper shrimp. Juicy pieces of seasoned shrimp sautéed in a spicy Caribbean style hot black pepper sauce.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Jamaican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 256kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 1 - 1½ lb raw jumbo shrimp (450g-680g) de-vained

    To make the dry seasoning

    • ⅓ cup brown rice flour (52g)
    • 2 tablespoon seafood seasoning (30g) see notes
    • 1 teaspoon thyme (5g) dried
    • 1 teaspoon garlic granules (5g)
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper (5g)

    To make the black pepper sauce

    • 1 cup fish stock (236ml) gluten free
    • 1 cup hot water (236ml)
    • ½ cup red wine (236ml) I used red grape juice as a non alcoholic alternative
    • 3 tablespoon oyster sauce (45g) gluten free
    • 3 tablespoon soya sauce (45g) or coconut aminos
    • 2 tablespoon agave nectar (30g) or maple syrup
    • jerk marinade to taste I used 2 tsp
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    To make the dry seasoning

    • Place the shrimp in a large bowl and set aside.
    • Mix together the dry seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
    • Separate 2 tablespoon of the seasoning and set aside. 
    • Sprinkle the dry seasoning onto the shrimp and completely coat then set aside.

    To make the black pepper sauce

    • On high heat, add all of the ingredients listed to make the sauce into a medium sized non stick saucepan/skillet/frying pan.
    • Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce to medium heat.
    • Stir in 2 tablespoon of the dry seasoning and continue to stir until it starts to thicken (very important) this will take several minutes.
    • Once the sauce starts to thicken, add the coated shrimp to the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes.
    • If the sauce is too thick simply add more water.

    Notes

    • This is the Seafood Seasoning that I used to make the recipe.
    • Make sure the soya sauce/fish stock and oyster sauce is gluten free and free from MSG.
    • I recommend using jumbo shrimp for this recipe.
    • The sauce is supposed to be slightly thick however, if you want it thinner simply add more water towards the end of cooking.
    • Don't use cooked shrimp useless you are more experienced with heating up cooked shrimp as you may run the risk of ruining the texture by over heating it.
    • Shrimp as known as prawns in the UK and Australia.
    • I used Walkerswood Jerk marinade (still haven't gotten around to making my own).
    • The amount of jerk marinade used will be subjective. The more you use the more spicy the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 2205mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 4mg
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