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Jerk Shrimp

Zesty Jamaican-style shrimp baked in the oven or cooked on the stovetop or grill in minutes.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine jamaican
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 159kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds (680g) raw jumbo shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic paste or finely minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce reduced-sodium and gluten free
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus extra as needed for cooking

Instructions

  • Combine the seasonings and oil in a bowl to form a paste.
  • Add the shrimp and toss until the shrimp are well coated. Allow to marinate for up to 1 hour if desired.
  • Then cook the shrimp using one of the following methods;

To Cook on the Stovetop:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Flip and cook for 3 minutes or until pink and opaque.

To Bake the Jerk Shrimp:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 204 degrees C.
  • Lightly spray a foil-lined baking sheet with cooking oil and lay the shrimp in a single layer.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until pink and opaque.

How to Grill Jamaican Shrimp:

  • Soak wooden skewers in water or use metal skewers.
  • Thread the shrimp onto the skewers so it is just barely touching.
  • Spray the grill grates or grill pan with oil and heat to medium high.
  • Add the skewers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until opaque.

Notes

    • Look for Wild Caught Shrimp. You will get a more robust shrimp flavor, and it is more sustainable.
    • Buy peeled and deveined shrimp. I prefer to have the tails on, but you can remove them before cooking if desired.
    • If using fresh shrimp, peel and devein shrimp before cooking.
    • For this recipe, you want raw shrimp, but it can be frozen shrimp.
    • Be sure to fully defrost frozen shrimp before cooking.
    • Preheat your skillet, oven, or grill before adding the shrimp.
    • Adding a little bit of oil to your cooking surface will prevent the shrimp from sticking.
    • Pat dry with paper towels before seasoning the shrimp.
    • Use a large skillet or cook in batches.
    • When baking, leave space between the shrimp.
    • When grilling the shrimp, the skewers should be just barely touching.
    • Don't overcook shrimp. Perfectly cooked shrimp curls slightly turn pinkish in color and are opaque.
    • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3 days.
    • There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1106mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 901IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg