Jamaican Curry Shrimp

The people of this island nation are serious about their food, whether it be their world renowned jerk or one of the magnificent seafood curries.  If you want to add a little spice to your life, try something Jamaican!  "Yeah Mon!!"

2 lbs fresh shrimp

3 Tbsp oil

2 onions, diced

1/4 scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tablespoons curry powder

1 tomato, chopped

1/2 sweet bell chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt

black pepper

1 1/2 cups water

To peel shrimp, heat 1 quart water to boiling, pour over shrimp and peel.

Heat oil to med high in a large skillet

Add the curry powder and cook for two minutes.

Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, salt, pepper and other seasonings.

Add water

Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer 

Add shrimp.

Simmer (covered) for 10 minutes or until shrimp is cooked.

Serve with rice (or quinoa) and garnish with green onions

Cook's notes: The Scotch Bonnet pepper is one of the hottest peppers on Earth.  Handle it with extreme caution and until you are familiar you should use TINY quantities in your preparations.  I HIGHLY recommend that you wear surgical gloves to chop it - then wash the knives thoroughly before removing and discarding the gloves.   Under no circumstances do you want to touch your face, eyes or delicate regions.  You have been warned...