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Total Time
45 minutes
Commonly recognized as a hallmark of Caribbean cuisine, jerk shrimp stands alongsidejerk chickenas one of Jamaica’s signature dishes. Many recipes for this bright, summery grilled shrimp dinner start with a homemadejerk seasoningmarinade (a mixture of puréed Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, ginger, and a host of other aromatics that might include bell peppers, habaneros, soy sauce, jalapeños, brown sugar, fresh thyme, and more). Others may rely on a premade spice blend with an equally long list, including cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. This Jamaican jerk shrimp recipe, however, comes together quickly thanks to a scoop of store-bought jerk seasoning paste—we likeWalkerswood Traditional Jamaican jerk paste—which acts as an instant flavor enhancer for the seafood.
You can use fresh orfrozen shrimpfor this dish; if buying fresh, look for large or jumbo deveined shrimp, and if using frozen,thaw the shrimpin the refrigerator overnight. Marinate the raw shrimp for at least 30 minutes (and up to 8 hours; any longer and the shrimp will start to get mushy).
To balance the heat, pair the jerk shrimp with a citrusy, herbaceous pineapple salad. If you’re nervous aboutcutting a fresh pineapple, followour guidefor tips. No fresh pineapples to be found? Opt for amango salsa. Serve as is, or tuck everything into tortillas for shrimp tacos, or pile onto a plate withgrilled vegetables.
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What you’ll need
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Stainless Steel Skewers
$6 At Amazon
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Slotted Spoon
$13 $10 At Amazon
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Benriner Mandoline Slicer
$80 At Amazon
Ingredients
4–6 servings
Special Equipment
Step 1
Whisk¼ cup mild jerk seasoning pasteand1汤匙。vegetable oilin a medium bowl. Add2 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and lightly season withkosher saltandfreshly ground pepper; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare a grill for medium heat; oil grate. Grill1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced into ½"-thick rounds, turning halfway through, until tender and there are deep brown marks on both sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
Step 3
Cut pineapple into ¼" pieces; place in a large bowl. Add½ medium red onion, thinly sliced,1 Persian cucumber, halved, thinly sliced,1 cup finely chopped cilantro,⅓ cup fresh lime juice, and1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt; toss well.
Step 4
Thread shrimp onto skewers. Cook shrimp on grill until opaque and lightly charred, 3–4 minutes per side.
Step 5
Spoon pineapple salad onto plates with a slotted spoon, then top with shrimp. Spoon any juices left in bowl over shrimp.
To make without a grill:Heat broiler. Spread marinated shrimp out on one side of a rimmed baking sheet (do not skewer); arrange pineapple on other side. Broil, turning halfway through, until shrimp are opaque and pineapple is blistered in spots, about 5 minutes.
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Reviews (3)
Back to TopThis was a perfect summer meal. Followed the suggestions to make my own jerk paste with homemade jerk seasoning, lemon, and honey.
Anonymous
7/30/2023
