Waka Spiced Shrimp Coconut Stew

Ingredients

• 12 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk (unsweetened)
• 1/2 medium Onion, diced
• 1/2 medium Bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Waka spice blend (or Caribbean jerk-style seasoning)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Dice the onion and bell pepper, mince the garlic, and measure the spices and lime juice.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes until slightly softened, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Stir in the waka spice blend (and salt/pepper if using) for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

4. 4

   Add coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Add shrimp and cook until pink and just cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in lime juice.