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Jamaican Jerk Shrimp

The Caribbean is known for a number of delicious dishes, jerk chicken being one of the most famous. Today we are taking Jerk seasoning to another level and creating a one skillet Jerk Shrimp recipe. This easy Jamaican Jerk Shrimp recipe can be cooked on the grill, in the oven or on the stove top.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw, peeled, deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp all purpose seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Place shrimp in a bowl and add marinade ingredients. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat one tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp and cook about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Remove shrimp from skillet and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

COOKING SHRIMP IN THE OVEN

 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Line shrimp in a single layer so it isn’t touching.
  • Bake for 3 mins then turn over. Bake for another 3 mins.

 

GRILLING SHRIMP

 

 
  • Thread shrimp onto skewers.
  • Spray grill with oil.
  • Add skewers in a single layer.  Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side.