Jerk Shrimp Recipe

Name: Jerk Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped yellow onion; 1 jalapeno chile, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons canola oil; ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 40 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

½ cup chopped yellow onion
1 jalapeno chile, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
40 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lime, cut into wedges

1
Make the marinade: in a food processor, combine all the marinade ingredients; process until smooth.
2
Put the shrimp in a large plastic zip-lock bag; pour in the marinade.
3
Press out the air and seal the bag tightly; turn the bag to distribute the marinade and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.
4
Remove the shrimp from the bag and discard the marinade.
5
Thread the shrimp onto skewers through both the heads and tails; grill over direct heat until the shrimp are firm to the touch and just opaque in the center, 2-4 minutes, turning once.
6
Place on a serving platter, squeeze a little lime juice over the shrimp, and serve warm.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup chopped yellow onion, 1 jalapeno chile, roughly chopped, 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Jerk 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.

Jerk Shrimp

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