Jivin Jerk Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Jivin Jerk Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 1/2 cup coconut milk (or lite substitute listed above); 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt (or sour cream); 1 lime, juice of; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 garlic cloves (crushed); 2 tablespoons pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons rum (or 1 t rum extract); 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salad; 1 lb large shrimp (shelled and deveined and tails off); 2 -3 tablespoons caribbean jerk seasoning (recipe listed above); 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (drained and juice reserved); 1 large sweet pepper (cut into 1 inch chunks); 4 scallions (cut into 1 inch pieces, green tops disgarded); 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained); 8 cups lettuce (shredded); metal skewers or bamboo skewer, soaked in water

Servings: persons

Dressing
1/2 cup coconut milk (or lite substitute listed above)
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt (or sour cream)
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon cumin
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 tablespoons rum (or 1 t rum extract)
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
Salad
1 lb large shrimp (shelled and deveined and tails off)
2 -3 tablespoons caribbean jerk seasoning (recipe listed above)
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (drained and juice reserved)
1 large sweet pepper (cut into 1 inch chunks)
4 scallions (cut into 1 inch pieces, green tops disgarded)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
8 cups lettuce (shredded)
metal skewers or bamboo skewer, soaked in water

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Make http://www.recipezaar.com/95953.
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Set aside.
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**Just a note of caution. When cutting hot peppers use gloves. Do not touch fingers to mouth or eyes.
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Place shrimp in a zip top bag. Add 2 to 3 T. of jerk seasoning and alow to marinate at least 30 minutes
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Meanwhile make dressing, by mixing all dressing ingredients and put in fridge to let flavors marry. (Pineapple juice is from the reserved juice for the salad).
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Place 2 cups lettuce in each of four plates.
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Divide black beans equally among plates and put in fridge.
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Heat grill to med high.
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Skewer pineapple, green peppers and onion equally among 4 skewers.
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Skewer shrimp equally among 4 skewers.
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Place pineapple skewers on grill about 5 mins before shrimp. These will take about 5 mins per side.
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Place shrimp skewers on grill and grill 3 to 4 mins per side, or until opaque.
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Layer one skewer of shrimp and one skewer of pineapple and vegetables on lettuce and beans, top with dressing and enjoy.

384

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing, 1/2 cup coconut milk (or lite substitute listed above), 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt (or sour cream), 1 lime, juice of, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Jivin Jerk Shrimp Salad

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