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This image shows a white bowl filled with Jamaican creamy curry, featuring seasoned shrimp and bell pepper slices in a luscious coconut milk-based curry sauce, served as a vibrant and flavorful dish.

Jamaican Creamy Curry With Shrimp And Bell Pepper Recipe

Jamaican Creamy Curry with Shrimp and Bell Pepper is a flavorful dish packed with vibrant colors and bold spices. Shrimp is coated in a savory curry sauce, complemented by peppers, onions, and a touch of coconut milk for a creamy texture that makes this recipe a delightful, quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cuba
Servings 4 people
Calories 319 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Serving plate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning
  • 4 sprigs of thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 13½ oz can of unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper seeds removed and sliced (optional)
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • ½ tbsp ketchup
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 2½ tbsp Jamaican curry powder separated
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed

Instructions
 

  • Season the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of curry powder and all-purpose seasoning.
    This image shows shrimp being coated with a blend of spices in preparation for making the Jamaican creamy curry, highlighting vibrant and aromatic seasonings.
  • Set them aside for 10 minutes.
  • Chop your onions, bell peppers, and garlic in preparation.
    This image shows fresh bell peppers and onions being diced on a cutting board, ready to be sautéed for the flavorful Jamaican creamy curry.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    This image shows olive oil heating in a skillet, forming the base for cooking vegetables and shrimp in the Jamaican creamy curry.
  • Add the sliced yellow onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper (optional) to the skillet.
    This image shows bell peppers and onions sizzling in a skillet with olive oil, releasing their natural flavors for the creamy curry dish.
  • Stir the mixture for about 5 minutes, allowing the peppers to soften.
  • Add the chopped garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Stir in 1.5 tablespoons of curry powder and cook for an additional minute.
    This image shows curry powder being sprinkled over sautéed vegetables in a skillet, enhancing the aroma and depth of the Jamaican creamy curry.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and add the seasoned shrimp.
    This image shows creamy coconut milk being added to the skillet with curry powder and vegetables, creating a rich and smooth curry sauce.
  • Stir in the ketchup and thyme, ensuring the shrimp is coated with the sauce.
    This image shows sprigs of fresh thyme being added to the creamy curry, infusing it with a subtle herbal aroma.
  • Allow the sauce to come to a simmer.
    This image shows the creamy curry sauce gently simmering with shrimp and bell peppers, thickening into a rich and flavorful base.
  • Continue to cook over medium heat, flipping the shrimp halfway through.
    This image shows shrimp being cooked to perfection in the simmering creamy curry, ensuring they are tender and flavorful.
  • Stir occasionally until the shrimp is fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes.
    This image shows salt and pepper being added to the creamy curry sauce, adjusting the seasoning for a perfectly balanced flavor.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    This image shows the finished Jamaican creamy curry dish, beautifully presented in a bowl with vibrant shrimp and bell peppers in a creamy sauce, ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • For a lighter sauce, you can substitute half of the coconut milk with water for a thinner consistency.
  • Keep the heat on medium to prevent the sauce from scorching; if it begins to burn, reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • This curry is best enjoyed over white rice for a perfect pairing.