Jerk Shrimp Recipe

With 20 minutes, minimal work, and easy to obtain ingredients, you will always be ready for this delicious and wholesome jerk shrimp recipe.

cook TIME 10 mins
prep TIME 10 mins
total TIME 20 mins

Course: Main CourseCuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 492 kcal

Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (18)

13 oz peeled and deveined shrimp equal to 25 oz raw shrimp
12 oz mango cubed
2 oz red bell pepper chopped
1 oz red onion finely chopped
3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice
2 tbsp olive oil divided
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1/2 tsp salt divided
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper divided
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp Cajun seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, combine 13 oz peeled shrimp, 1 tbsp olive oil, and the spice blend of 1 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Gently toss to coat.

Use aluminum foil to line a baking tray and arrange the shrimp on it. Roast for 10 minutes at 400 °F.

Meanwhile, prepare the mango salad: In a medium bowl, add 12 oz mango, 1 oz red onion, 2 oz red bell pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Gently toss until well combined.

Serve the roasted shrimp with 3 1/2 cups of steamed rice and the mango salad.

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