This could be one of the best ways to cook shrimp, ever…Are you a seafood lover? Then you have to try Geera Shrimp! This dish will blow your taste buds away with its bold flavors and tender shrimp. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you. Geera shrimp is a popular Trinidadian dish that uses a blend of spices including cumin, coriander, and turmeric to create a mouthwatering mixture that is used to marinate and sauté succulent shrimp.
The spices give the shrimp a unique depth of flavor that will leave you wanting more. This dish is versatile and can be enjoyed as a main course or as an appetizer, making it perfect for any occasion. So, what are you waiting for? Give Geera Shrimp a try and prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Course: Appetizer, Seafood
Cuisine: East Indian
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs shrimp
- 1 small onion
- 4 clove of garlic
- 2 pimento peppers
- 7 leaves Chadon beni
- 4 big leaf thyme
- 1/2 lime
- 2 tbsp. geera cumin
- 1/2 tbsp. masala
- 1 tsp. salt
- Black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean the shrimp and cut in three. Wash out and squeeze dry then squeeze the 1/2 lime.
- Mince seasoning together and add to shrimp. Add salt, black pepper and geera powder (Cumin)
- Mix and leave for 10 minutes to marinate. Heat the oil over medium heat.Add chopped hot pepper and 1 tbsp geera powder. Fry for 1 minute.
- Stir while the pepper is frying.Add shrimp and stir, then cover the pot for two minutes. Raise fire and stir until all the water evaporates. Let cool for 2 minutes then serve.
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Geera Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 lbs shrimp
- 1 small onion
- 4 clove of garlic
- 2 pimento peppers
- 7 leaves Chadon beni
- 4 big leaf thyme
- 1/2 lime
- 2 tbsp. geera cumin
- 1/2 tbsp. masala
- 1 tsp. salt
- Black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean the shrimp and cut in three. Wash out and squeeze dry then squeeze the 1/2 lime.
- Mince seasoning together and add to shrimp. Add salt, black pepper and geera powder (Cumin)
- Mix and leave for 10 minutes to marinate. Heat the oil over medium heat.Add chopped hot pepper and 1 tbsp geera powder. Fry for 1 minute.
- Stir while the pepper is frying.Add shrimp and stir, then cover the pot for two minutes. Raise fire and stir until all the water evaporates. Let cool for 2 minutes then serve.