Jerk Shrimp
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces shrimpThis recipe can easily be multiplied and leftovers are great in sandwiches and salads. Try making Jerk Rub instead of using store-bought.
Serve with Caribbean Rice or Coconut Brown Rice or Coconut Rice or Coconut Rice – Low Sodium Version
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Serve with Fresh Pineapple Salsa or Mango Salsa or Melon Salsa
Ingredients
| 8 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined) |
| 2 tsp. Jerk Rub |
| 1 spray Spray olive oil |
Instructions
Place the shrimp and jerk seasoning blend in a zipper bag, seal, and shake the bag until the shrimps are thoroughly coated. Let marinate at least ten minutes.
Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers (for the grill) or place a griddle or grill pan over medium high heat.
Grill on the barbecue or grill pan for about 8 minutes on the first side and then turn. Cook until opaque in the center. Total cooking time will be about 15 minutes.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Caribbean Rice
Place the oil in a large sauce pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes. Add the peppers and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir frequently. Add the brown rice. Stir well. Add the vegetable stock, water, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir…
Coconut Brown Rice
Shake the can of coconut milk very well before opening. (Tip: a can of coconut milk will contain about 1 1/2 cups of coconut milk. Separate the remaining two 1/2 cups of coconut milk into two small ziplock bags and freeze for a later use.) In a medium sauce pan,…
Coconut Rice
Prior to opening the can of coconut milk, shake very well. In a medium sauce pain, heat the coconut milk, water and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the…
Coconut Rice – Low Sodium Version
Prior to opening the can of coconut milk, shake very well. In a medium sauce pain, heat the coconut milk, water and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Fold together all ingredients and chill for at least four hours before serving. It is better if chilled at least overnight.
Mango Salsa
Peel the mango and cut into small chunks. Process the mango carefully in short pulses in a food processor until it is the size of a small dice. (This can also be done chopping with a knife.) Add the chili powder, cilantro ,and 1/2 of each the red and green…
Melon Salsa
Fold together the cantaloupe, honeydew, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and chili powder. Chill at least 4 hours.
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Bang, bang, you’re done. Keep some jerk rub in your spice cabinet and you can toss it on shrimp or chicken breasts. A little sweet salsa is easy to make and in 20 minutes you are ready to put on some Jimmy Buffett and chow down.