This Jerk Shrimp recipe is a one skillet protein that utilizes pantry friendly ingredients to create a taste of the islands right in your own kitchen. It’s juicy, smoky, spicy, earthy, bright, and tangy all at the same time.  The dance of flavors comes from a quick and easy marinade of lime juice, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, and homemade Jerk seasonings that takes just minutes to whip up. This simple Jerk Shrimp recipe can be cooked on the stove, in the oven or grilled (all instructions included) and it can be served with anything!  Serve it plain as an appetizer or with rice, veggies and fruit or in salads, tacos, wraps, quesadillas etc. (tons of ideas included) because you are going to want to devour this Jerk Shrimp any way you can!

Jerk Shrimp

shrimp (raw, peeled, deveined)

olive oil

lime juice

soy sauce

honey

ketchup

tsp EACH chipotle chili powder, paprika

tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, all spice

tsp EACH ground ginger, dried thyme, salt

cinnamon and nutmeg

parsley

Add marinade ingredients to a freezer bag or medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add shrimp and marinate at room temperature for 15-30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 60 minutes (no more!).

Heat one tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp and marinade and cook approximately 3 minutes per side, or just until opaque and cooked through.  Toss with fresh parsley.

jerk shrimp

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total: 31 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Jen

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