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A cast iron pot full of cooked jerk shrimp with slices of fresh limes.
Renee Robley

Easy Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Recipe

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Spicy, juicy Jamaican jerk shrimp marinated in jerk paste and quickly cooked on the stovetop, then finished with fresh lime. An easy dinner, appetizer, or addition to your favorite dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 187
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp uncooked
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons hot jerk paste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime

Method
 

  1. Peel and devein the shrimp, then pat dry.
  2. Add the shrimp to a bowl with the jerk paste and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss until well coated.
  3. Marinate the shrimp for 15 to 30 minutes.
  4. Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the shrimp in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  6. Cook for about 1 minute on the first side. Flip and continue cooking until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  7. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 1102IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg

Recipe Printed From ThisBagoGirl.com

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