Pumpkin and Coconut Shrimp Stew

Name: Pumpkin and Coconut Shrimp Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 12 oz shrimp; 1.5 cups cubed pumpkin; 1.5 cups coconut milk; 2 tbsp fresh thyme; 4 cloves garlic; 3 scallions; 1 tbsp curry powder

Hearty stew with tender shrimp, sweet pumpkin, and aromatic coconut broth, reflecting Trinidadian flavors.

Cuisine: Caribbean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 22 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz shrimp
1.5 cups cubed pumpkin
1.5 cups coconut milk
2 tbsp fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic
3 scallions
1 tbsp curry powder

Instructions

Step 1: Peel and cube 1.5 cups pumpkin. Finely chop 4 garlic cloves and 2 tbsp fresh thyme. Sauté in a pot over medium heat with 1 tbsp curry powder for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1.5 cups coconut milk and 1.5 cups pumpkin, bringing to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until pumpkin is tender.
Step 3: Stir in 12 oz shrimp and 3 chopped scallions. Cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque, stirring gently to avoid breaking.