On Cup of Joe Caribbean
SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE CHOW
Made for Kees Dieffenthaller on Cup of Joe Caribbean
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined and rinsed
Salt and pepper
½ fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
3 – 4 blades shadon beni, finely minced
4 – 5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 small scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (seeds removed)
1 tsp sugar
Juice of 1 -2 limes
Directions
- In a large saucepan, place some water to boil. Season the shrimp with a little salt and black pepper. Have a bowl of cold water with ice at the side. When the water comes to a boil add the shrimp in batches if necessary. Let cook just for 1 – 2 mins or just until they turn opaque. Remove immediately and plunge into the cold bowl of water. Drain. Set aside.
- In a large bowl add the shrimp. Add the pineapple and cucumbers Mix well.
- Add the scotch bonnet peppers.
- Add the shadon beni, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar and lime juice. Stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving.
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