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Bitter Melon with Shrimp Stir-Fry
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12 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 25MINS

Bitter Melon with Shrimp Stir-Fry

Learn how to make an amazing Bitter Melon with Shrimp, a mouthwatering dish great for any occasion.
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CaribbeanPot
Using the cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago as my base, please follow me on a delicious culinary tour of the islands.
https://www.youtube.com/user/caribbeanpot
Learn how to make an amazing Bitter Melon with Shrimp, a mouthwatering dish great for any occasion.
25MINS
Total Time
$2.79
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Shrimp
5 oz
Shrimp, deveined
Green Caribbean Seasoning
1 tsp
Green Caribbean Seasoning
Bitter Melon
1
Large Bitter Melon
Vegetable Oil
3 Tbsp
Vegetable Oil, divided
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, crushed
Fresh Ginger
to taste
Fresh Ginger, sliced
Salt
1/2 tsp
Water
2 Tbsp
Water
Brown Sugar
1 tsp
Brown Sugar
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
255
Fat
20.9 g
Protein
11.9 g
Carbs
6.8 g
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step 1
Season the Shrimp (5 oz) with Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch), Green Caribbean Seasoning (1 tsp) and Curry Powder (1 tsp). Mix and set aside to marinate.
step 2
Make about 4 incisions on each of the Thai Chili Peppers (5) without cutting through.
step 3
Slice the Bitter Melon (1) in half and using a spoon scrape the insides out.
step 4
In a large pan over medium heat add Vegetable Oil (2 Tbsp) and seasoned shrimp. Stir fry for about a minute and then remove and set aside on a plate.
step 5
Add more Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp). Toss in the Thai chili peppers, Garlic (3 cloves), Fresh Ginger (to taste) and stir for 30 seconds.
step 6
Add in the Bitter Melon and stir continuously. Season with Salt (1/2 tsp) and continue to stir on low heat. Add Water (2 Tbsp) to steam and soften the bitter melon.
step 7
As the water steams up, add Brown Sugar (1 tsp) and stir. Let it cook for 4 minutes and then raise the heat to medium high.
step 8
Add the shrimp and stir for another 30 seconds. Serve and enjoy!
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Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Caribbean
Quick & Easy
Seafood
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