Sautéed Caribbean Shrimp with Garlic and Scotch Bonnet Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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A vibrant shrimp dish featuring the bold flavors of garlic and spicy Scotch bonnet peppers, sautéed to a fragrant finish perfect for a quick Caribbean-inspired meal. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 small finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, spreading them evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring to develop a slight sear, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, tossing to coat the shrimp evenly. Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro on top before serving.