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Escovitch Shrimp

Port Antonio — Mother recipe · en it

A delicious and crunchy shrimp dish, cooked in a marinade of vegetables, lemon, and hot pepper.

⏱️ 20 min prep + 10 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 200 g shrimp
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 cucumbers
  • 200 ml palm oil
  • 100 ml white wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Method

  1. Clean the shrimp and cut them into small pieces.
  2. Wash the vegetables and cut them into small cubes.
  3. In a pan, sauté the palm oil with the garlic until it turns golden.
  4. Add the vegetables and cook them for a few minutes.
  5. Pour in the white wine vinegar, lemon juice, chili powder, salt, and sugar.
  6. Add the shrimp pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
  7. Serve hot, with the sauce well mixed.
  8. Tip: you can serve it as an appetizer or as a side dish with the main course.

The story

Escovitch shrimp is a traditional dish from Port Antonio, known for its maritime cuisine. Its origins date back to the English colonial era, when sailors and fishermen used leftover fish to create this dish.

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