Ingredient Information
- Callaloo (or younger spinach or amaranth): Tender leafy inexperienced that turns into silky when cooked.
- Shrimp: Fast-cooking seafood that brings refined sweetness and protein.
- Garlic and Onion (or scallion whites): Base aromatics that construct taste and perfume.
- Scallions and Thyme: Recent herbs that brighten the dish.
- Complete Scotch Bonnet Pepper: Infuses gentle warmth and fruity pepper taste (take away earlier than serving).
- Tomato (non-obligatory): Provides tang and a pop of colour.
- Vegetable Oil: For sautéing components and stopping sticking.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Seasonings to reinforce the general dish.
Description
Sautéed callaloo greens and shrimp in garlicky, fragrant herbs make this a comforting, flavorful Caribbean dish.
Substances
Directions
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Wash, trim, and chop the callaloo into ribbons. If utilizing the stems, use solely tender ones and scrape off among the outer pores and skin. Put aside.
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Photograph by Chris De La Rosa Thinly slice the garlic, and chop the onion, scallion, tomato, and Scotch bonnet pepper.
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Warmth oil in a large skillet over medium warmth. Add onion, garlic, black pepper, and scallion. Cut back warmth to low and sauté for 3–4 minutes.
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Photograph by Chris De La Rosa Stir in shrimp (if utilizing precooked, rinse and squeeze out extra moisture). Cook dinner for 3 minutes. For contemporary shrimp, prepare dinner for 3 minutes, take away, and put aside; return them in the course of the last jiffy of cooking.
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Photograph by Chris De La Rosa Improve warmth to medium-high and add the callaloo, tomato, thyme, and Scotch bonnet. Stir to mix; the greens will wilt down.
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Photograph by Chris De La Rosa 
Photograph by Chris De La Rosa Add water and simmer uncovered for about 10–12 minutes or till callaloo reaches your required tenderness.
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Style and alter salt as wanted. Elective: End with a splash of lemon juice to stability the flavors. Stir to mix and prepare dinner off any extra liquid.
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Photograph by Chris De La Rosa Add reserved shrimp if utilizing contemporary. Stir in scallions. Serve sizzling.
Supply: caribbeanpot.com
