(WSVN) – Jamaica is known for cool island vibes and super spicy dishes. Now, you can recreate that flavor right in your kitchen. Time to grab a Bite With Belkys.
The Chef: Dennis Kerr
The Restaurant: Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen, Miami
The Dish: Fever Grass Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients:
4 each peeled, deveined shrimp
sugarcane sticks (to skewer shrimp)
1 oz diced onion
4 oz peeled diced Roma tomato
6 oz lemongrass infused coconut milk (bring coconut milk with chopped lemongrass stick to low boil; turn off heat and steep for 10-15 minutes; strain.)
1/2 oz chopped scallion
sprinkle of picked thyme
dash of hot sauce (to taste)
1/2 oz toasted coconut flakes
garlic oil
Method of Preparation:
- To prepare the sauce: in a warm pan, heat garlic oil and add onions, tomatoes and coconut milk. When sauce thickens, add scallions and hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
- Skewer shrimp on sugar cane sticks, season with garlic oil, salt and pepper. Place on grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on both sides.
To Plate:
– Ladle thickened sauce on plate, top with shrimp skewers and pour remaining sauce on top. Serve with half grilled lemon.
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