Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp

12 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 40MINS

Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp

This Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp is a blast of Jamaican flavors. The shrimp are roasted and caramelized perfectly. The pineapple gives a sweet freshness to balance the heat of the jerk seasoning. Everything is just done in one sheet pan, who doesn't want a quick, easy, and tasty dinner after a long workday?
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This Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp is a blast of Jamaican flavors. The shrimp are roasted and caramelized perfectly. The pineapple gives a sweet freshness to balance the heat of the jerk seasoning. Everything is just done in one sheet pan, who doesn't want a quick, easy, and tasty dinner after a long workday?
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Scarlett Wang at SideChef
Hi, I'm Scarlett! I'm a recipe developer at SideChef with love for traditional and fusion foods.
https://www.sidechef.com/

40MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Large Shrimp
1 lb
Large Shrimp
devein and keep tails, clean and patted dry
Pineapple
1 can
(20 oz)
Pineapple
drained and cut into large chunks
Yellow Bell Pepper
1
Yellow Bell Pepper
cut into ½-inch strips
Jalapeño Pepper
1
Jalapeño Pepper, deseeded, sliced
Red Onion
1/2
Red Onion, sliced
Jerk Seasoning
2 Tbsp
Jerk Seasoning
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Lime
1/4
Lime, juiced
Brown Sugar
1 tsp
Brown Sugar
For Serving
Fresh Cilantro
1 bunch
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Lime
1
Lime
cut into wedges
White Rice
to taste
Cooked White Rice

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
343
Fat
10.7 g
Protein
56.0 g
Carbs
3.7 g
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Scarlett Wang at SideChef
Hi, I'm Scarlett! I'm a recipe developer at SideChef with love for traditional and fusion foods.
https://www.sidechef.com/

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
step 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
step 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss together the Large Shrimp (1 lb), Yellow Bell Pepper (1), Pineapple (1 can), Jalapeño Pepper (1), and Red Onion (1/2) with Olive Oil (1 Tbsp), Jerk Seasoning (2 Tbsp), Lime (1/4) and Brown Sugar (1 tsp).
step 2 In a large mixing bowl, toss together the Large Shrimp (1 lb), Yellow Bell Pepper (1), Pineapple (1 can), Jalapeño Pepper (1), and Red Onion (1/2) with Olive Oil (1 Tbsp), Jerk Seasoning (2 Tbsp), Lime (1/4) and Brown Sugar (1 tsp).
step 3
Place the shrimp and vegetables on the baking sheet. Roast in the oven until shrimp are opaque, about 12-15 minutes.
step 3 Place the shrimp and vegetables on the baking sheet. Roast in the oven until shrimp are opaque, about 12-15 minutes.
step 4
Sprinkle with Fresh Cilantro (1 bunch) and Lime (1) on the side. Serve with White Rice (to taste).
step 4 Sprinkle with Fresh Cilantro (1 bunch) and Lime (1) on the side. Serve with White Rice (to taste).

Tags

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Caribbean
Healthy
Dinner
Meals for Two
Game Day
Quick & Easy
Rice
Shellfish
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