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Shrimp Steamed
🏝️ Caribbean

Shrimp Steamed

🏝️ Caribbean

Delicately steamed shrimp with aromatics poured over at the table — pure, clean caribbean flavour. About 22 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 7 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garlic3 cloves, sliced
  • Ginger4 slices
  • Spring Onions3, shredded
  • Lime1
  • Coconut Milk2 tbsp
  • Shrimp400 g
  • Okra150 g
  • Coconut Oil1 tbsp
  • Fresh Thyme1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set up a steamer over simmering water and line the tray with the ginger slices.

  2. 2

    Lay the shrimp in a single layer, scatter over the garlic, and season lightly.

  3. 3

    Steam until just cooked through — translucent and silky rather than dry.

  4. 4

    Transfer to a warm plate, pour over the coconut milk, and top with spring onions.

  5. 5

    Heat the Coconut Oil until it just smokes and pour it sizzling over everything at the table.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lime just before serving lifts every other flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: 'Steam' Shrimp Jamaican Style · on YouTube