Follow these steps for perfect results
shrimp
cleaned & cooked
green bell pepper
chopped
scotch bonnet pepper
chopped
onion
chopped
garlic
minced
butter
None
tomato sauce
None
water
None
celery
chopped
canned tomatoes
None
mustard
prepared
sugar
None
Tabasco sauce
None
salt
None
ground black pepper
ground
bay leaf
None
rice
hot cooked
Chop green bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, onion, and celery.
Mince garlic.
Saute bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, onion, celery, and garlic in butter for 3-5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, prepared mustard, sugar, and Tabasco (if using).
Add seasonings and bay leaf.
Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring often.
Add cooked shrimp and simmer 10 minutes longer.
Remove bay leaf.
Serve over hot cooked rice.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet pepper to your spice preference.
For a richer flavor, use homemade tomato sauce.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day ahead.
Serve over rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.
Pairs well with the spice and seafood.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A popular dish in Haitian cuisine, reflecting Creole influences.
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