This Trinidad Style Shrimp Curry is unique to the Caribbean island Trinidad, and is a shrimp curry made without coconut milk. Loads of flavor burst out of this curry thanks to the curry powder, special green seasoning, and scotch bonnet pepper. Serve this fiery tropical curry with paratha roti (buss up shut), hot cooked rice, or steamed sweet potatoes!
1tbspfinely chopped chadon beni (also known as shadon beni) or 2 tbsp or cilantro
1tbspfresh oregano, finely chopped
1tbspfresh thyme, finely chopped
1tbspfresh parsley, finely chopped
3clovesgarlic
1tbsplime juice
1scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
1tbspolive oil
Marinated Shrimp
2lbsshrimp, peeled and deveined with tail intact
2tbsplime juice
1tspamchar masala
Curry
2tbspneutral oil
1medium onion, finely chopped
½red bell pepper, finely chopped
½green bell pepper, finely chopped
2tbspof curry powder
2tspof geera (cumin)
2tbspTrinidad green seasoning
1tspsalt
3cups water
2roma tomatoes, roughly chopped
2large potatoes, peeled and cubed
chopped culantro or cilantro, to serve
Instructions
Place the peeled raw shrimp in a large bowl and sprinkle over the lime juice and amchar masala. Mix until combined and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
Sauté onion, green pepper, red pepper and the white parts of the green onion to the hot oil and fry until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add in the green seasoning, curry powder, cumin and salt and fry for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add the water to the pot and turn up the flame to meadium-high heat. Bring the mixture to boil.
Add in the tomatoes and potatoes and simmer covered for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
Add the seasoned shrimp and simmer for another 5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and firm. Season with additional salt or scotch bonnet to taste.
Serve the shrimp curry with chopped culantro or cilantro. Hot cooked rice or buss up shut is a great accompaniment to this curry.
Keyword Authentic Thai green curry with chicken, Best Thai green curry with chicken, Caribbean, Curry recipes, Shrimp, Trinidad