Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Recipes

JAMAICAN SHRIMP

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Zesty jerk seasoning is a nice complement to sweet mango in this crowd-pleasing appetizer. Although this delicious dish takes time to prepare, it's conveniently made ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 15-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 teaspoons honey
3 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 medium mango or 2 medium peaches, peeled and cubed
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 medium lime, quartered and sliced

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add shrimp; boil for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse with cold water; transfer to a large resealable plastic bag., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lime juice, jalapeno, honey and jerk seasoning. Pour 3/4 cup marinade over shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Refrigerate remaining marinade., Just before serving, drain and discard marinade from shrimp. On a large serving platter, layer with shrimp, mango, onion and lime. Drizzle with remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SWEET AND SPICY JERK SHRIMP

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Get a taste of island life with Jamaican jerk-seasoned shrimp, juicy pineapple, roasted veggies, and spicy jalapenos. Serve over salad greens or, for a heartier meal, with cooked brown rice.

Provided by Jamie

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds large shrimp in shells
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices packed in 100% juice, drained, and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 large red onion, sliced
1 jalapeno pepper - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups hot cooked brown rice
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line two 10x15-inch baking pans with foil.
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
Gently toss shrimp together with pineapple, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, oil, and jerk seasoning in a large bowl. Divide mixture between the prepared pans.
Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque, about 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with brown rice and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 258.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 647.5 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

JAMAICAN JERK SHRIMP IN FOIL

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This one speaks for itself. Spicy shrimp in a jerk seasoning cooked in foil.

Provided by JOHN MITSCHKE

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup soy sauce
¾ cup distilled vinegar
1 medium white onion, coarsely chopped
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 green onions, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 habanero peppers, stemmed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
heavy duty aluminum foil

Steps:

Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
Combine soy sauce, vinegar, onion, olive oil, green onions, thyme, habanero peppers, sugar, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a food processor; blend for about 15 seconds to make the jerk seasoning.
Shape foil into a bowl. Add shrimp and pour in enough jerk seasoning to cover. Place the foil bowl on the grill. Seal the top, leaving a small opening. Grill until pink, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Pour shrimp into a medium bowl.
Heat the remaining sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon sauce over shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 3814 mg, Sugar 6.7 g