Because these jerk shrimps with coconut rice and peas are one of those meals that work well for every type of eating situation. Seriously, we had the leftovers for breakfast – because rice for breakfast is a thing in Sierra Leone. This recipe takes me back to growing up in Sierra Leone, where I would be lucky enough to go to the beach early in the morning and watch the small fishing boats pull in with their catch. Then get to watch everything divided amongst the community, before being able to approach sellers to buy fresh fish, shrimps and crabs. Pretty much from sea to plate in under 2 hrs. Now that I live in the UK, I tend to just get really good quality frozen shrimps, ones that are freshly frozen at source which pretty much count as the same thing.

What I love about these jerk shrimps with coconut rice and peas is that it is so easy to make. And whilst I have kept the rice and peas really simple, because I like it like this and want to give you a starting base, is easy for you to add in a few more small veggies to your taste. I suggest you add quick cooking veggies in the last 8-10 mins as the rice is cooking. Oh and things to top the jerk shrimps with coconut rice and peas with? Well my favourite is fried plantains or baked plantains. Along with avocado and some sweet juicy tropical fruit like mango or pineapple. Homemade guacamole and pickled chillies work well too.  I have been talking at you guys a lot. Thank goodness for having a food blog which allows me to do that. But enough from me.  Here is how to make these jerk shrimps with coconut rice and peas, which is made even better with some plantains, mango and thick slices of avocado.

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