Jerk Shrimp with Cucumber Mango Salsa
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces shrimp with salsaThis recipe can easily be multiplied or divided by 2. This recipe makes great leftovers. The salsa is even better the next day and the shrimp can be served hot or cold. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
This recipe also requires making Jerk Rub. Serve with Caribbean Rice
Serve with Brown Rice or Caribbean Rice or Coconut Rice or Coconut Rice – Low Sodium Version
Ingredients
| 1 cucumber Cucumber (peeled, seeded, and diced) |
| 1 fruit without refuse Mangos, raw (peeled, seeded, and diced) |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce |
| 1 5 leaves Fresh basil (chiffonade) |
| 1 lime yields Lime juice, raw |
| 16 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined) |
| 4 tsp. Olive oil |
| 4 large Green onions (sliced crosswise; keep white and green parts separate) |
| 1 pepper Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried |
| 1 Tbsp., ground Black pepper |
| 1 Tbsp. Onion powder |
| 1 tsp. Ground allspice |
| 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp., whole Ground cumin |
| 1 Tbsp. Ground coriander |
| 1 Tbsp. Garlic powder |
| 1 Tbsp. Ground ginger |
| 1 tsp., leaves Dried thyme |
| 1 tsp. Ground nutmeg |
| 1 tsp. packed Light brown sugar |
| 1/4 tsp. Ground cloves |
Instructions
Zest the lime and juice the lime.
Add the lime zest and lime juice to the salsa and toss gently. Chill.
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 325°F.
When the oven is hot add the olive oil and the white part of the green onion.
Cook for about 3 minutes.
Place the shrimp and jerk seasoning in a bowl and toss well.
Add the shrimp to the hot pan and toss well.
Return the pan to the oven and cook for about five minutes.
Turn the shrimp over and add the green part of the green onions.
Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and firm.
Serve with the mango salsa.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
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 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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Recipe Notes
You can use our Jerk Rub recipe or use a commercially made seasoning. If you do, be aware that many of them are really high in sodium, often with salt as the first ingredient. If you are going to use a prepared seasoning, look for a “no salt added” version – ideally one that does not use sodium substitutes, like potassium chloride, instead of salt. Spice Hunters is a national brand that is widely available (here it is at Amazon), and its jerk seasoning has great flavor but no sodium or sodium substitutes.