Jamaican Shrimp Recipe

Name: Jamaican Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 quarts water, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/3 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jamaican Shrimp

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