Jamaican Pepper Shrimp Recipe (Ready in 50 Min)

A fuss-free Jamaican seafood built around shrimp, scotch bonnet and all-purpose seasoning — roughly 50 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 4 steps.

You'll mainly reach for pan and saucepan. At easy difficulty across 4 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's pescatarian — fish but no meat.

How to make it

In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with minced Scotch Bonnet peppers, all-purpose seasoning, ground annatto, and grounf allspice. Toss well to coat evenly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add the seasoned shrimp and thyme sprigs, spreading the shrimp in the pan. Cover and cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn bright orange and are cooked through.
Add the white vinegar, stir, and cook for another minute. Taste; add salt to taste. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate. Serve hot with some cooking liquid drizzled on top.

You'll use: Pan · Saucepan

Tips & common questions

How long does Jamaican Pepper Shrimp take to make?

About 50 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 4 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

How should I store leftovers?

Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.