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Jerk Shrimp

Jerk shrimp.

Prep1 h
Cook5 min
Total9 h 5 min
Serves4
DifficultyMedium
Per serving270 kcal
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JamaicaMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Large shrimp800 g
  • Scotch bonnets4
  • Scallions6
  • Onion1
  • Garlic6 cloves
  • Thyme6 sprigs
  • Pimento, ground1 tbsp
  • Cinnamon and nutmeg1 tsp
  • Brown sugar2 tbsp
  • Soy sauce3 tbsp
  • Lime2
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp

Method

  1. MarinadeBlend jerk marinade; marinate overnight.
  2. GrillGrill slowly over pimento wood or charcoal, covered, 5 minutes, turning.
  3. ServeServe with festival or rice and peas.

Nutrition per serving

Calories270 kcal
Protein25.0 g
Carbohydrates20.2 g
Fat11.3 g
Fibre3.0 g
Sugar10.1 g
Sodium1380 mg
Saturated fat1.6 g
Serving sizeabout 250 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Wheat / gluten, Soy, Shellfish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Jerk Shrimp take to make?

About 9 h 5 min in total: 1 h of preparation and 5 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.

How many calories are in Jerk Shrimp?

About 270 kcal per serving, with 25 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 250 g each.

Which allergens does Jerk Shrimp contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Wheat / gluten, Soy, Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Jerk Shrimp from?

Jerk Shrimp is a main course from Jamaica. Jerk shrimp.

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