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Garlic Shrimp & Sautéed Ackee

Chantal
Ackee and seafood are a classic combination, after all Ackee and Saltfish is such a great pairing it’s Jamaica’s national dish. The ackee and shrimp combo is just as satisfying.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups Parboiled Ackee
  • 5 cloves of Garlic finely grated
  • Salt as needed
  • Red and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Diced red peppers
  • 1/4 cup Diced onions
  • Oil as needed
  • Hot pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the shrimp:

  • Place grated garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with salt. Mash the garlic and salt with the flat blade of a knife working it back and forth and adding more salt as necessary to make a paste.
  • Use this paste along with the red and black pepper to season the shrimp. Let the shrimp marinate for at least 30 minutes (the longer the better)

Cook the shrimp:

  • Place a nonstick pot oven medium-high heat and drizzle lightly with oil
  • When hot, add shrimp and cook till pink, shaking the pot so the shrimp flip and cook evenly on both sides (you can use a spoon or spatula)
  • Remove the shrimp to a plate

Cook the ackee:

  • Return the pot to the stove and add a drizzle more of oil if needed.
  • Add the onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes till they start to become translucent
  • Add the red peppers and cook for another minute. Add hot pepper and adjust seasoning to taste
  • Return the shrimp to the pot and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve over grits with parsley vinaigrette