Barbados Shrimp Curry Recipe

Ingredients for Barbados Shrimp Curry

• 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 medium chopped onion
• Sweet Peppers
• Garlic Cloves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Tomato Puree
• Curry Powder
• Salt
• Thyme
• Marjoram
• Worcestershire Sauce
• A.1. Original Sauce
• Sugar
• Black Pepper
• Lemon, Juice Of
• Peanuts
• Raisins

How to Make Barbados Shrimp Curry

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped celery, 1 medium chopped onion, 1 chopped bell pepper (any color), and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
2. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large pot or Dutch oven. Add one (28-ounce) can of tomato puree.
3. Add 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
4. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
5. Gently stir in 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
7. Stir in 1/2 cup of coconut milk (optional, for creaminess) and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish).
8. Serve hot over basmati rice. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.