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Scotch Bonnet Pepper

The Scotch Bonnet Pepper category is dedicated to one of the most iconic peppers of the Caribbean, known for its fiery heat balanced by a sweet, fruity flavor.

Popular in Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad, and other parts of the Caribbean, Scotch bonnets are also used in West African and even some South American kitchens to bring bold spice to traditional dishes.

This category highlights how Scotch bonnets shape flavor across cuisines: they are blended into Haitian green seasoning (epis) for marinades and soups, add rich depth to a hearty Instant Pot spicy beef barley stew, and create a vibrant kick in a healthy Haitian-style creole spicy shrimp pasta.

They also shine in jerk cooking traditions, where Scotch bonnets are a key ingredient in jerk seasoning blends featured in the Jerk Fajita Trio for that signature smoky, fiery Caribbean heat.

Find more delicious recipes with scotch bonnet peppers below.

  • Creamy Curry Chicken Gnocchi Soup | Caribbean Style
  • Creole Tomato Sauce Recipe | Easy Spicy Haitian-Inspired
  • Jerk Steak Fajitas | Super Easy 30 Minute Meal 
  • Air Fryer Jerk Shrimp Fajitas | Easy Caribbean in 20 Minutes
  • Easy Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken Fajitas | Oven-Roasted Yum
  • Haitian Djon Djon Rice Recipe (Diri Djon Djon)
  • Green Seasoning Recipe | Epis - Haitian Style
  • Healthy Haitian-Style Creole Spicy Shrimp Pasta
  • One-Pot Curry Meatball Soup with Ground Turkey and Kale
  • Instant Pot Spicy Beef Barley Stew: Haitian Hearty Comfort
  • Bold and Spicy Caribbean Beef Noodle Soup Recipe Twist
  • Grilled Beef Skewers with Djon Djon (Black Mushroom) Rice
  • Seared Snapper Spicy Creole Sauce and Roasted Vegetables
  • The Flakiest Air Fryer Rainbow Trout | Cannellini Bean Sauté

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