Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsUmana YanaWest African Pepper Shrimp (gf) Recipe

West African Pepper Shrimp (gf) Recipe

Inspired by Umana Yana
Time30m
Serves2

6 wild caught gulf shrimp in spicy african pepper sauce, served with fresh mango & mango chutney

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a blender, combine the red bell pepper, Scotch bonnet pepper, garlic cloves, ginger, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.

  3. 3

    Add the Sauce

    Pour the blended pepper sauce over the cooked shrimp in the skillet. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly and cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Mango

    While the shrimp are cooking, peel and dice the fresh mango.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate the shrimp with the spicy pepper sauce, garnish with diced mango, and serve with mango chutney on the side.

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