Description
Indulge in the vibrant taste of the tropics with Grilled Caribbean Jerk Shrimp, 2 ways! This versatile dish is perfect as an appetizer, salad topper, or main course. Featuring a tantalizing marinade infused with bold spices and a hint of heat from habanero peppers, these shrimp are sure to impress at any gathering. You can grill them directly on the grates for a crisp finish or use a soaked wood plank for an added smoky flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes (excluding marination), this recipe will make your summer cookouts or cozy dinners unforgettable. Enjoy the explosion of tropical flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. raw jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 c. vegetable oil
- 1/2 habanero pepper (seeded and minced)
- 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1 T. minced fresh ginger
- 1 T. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining all ingredients in a bowl and blending until smooth. Pour over shrimp and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 475°F).
- For grilling on a plank: Soak the plank in beer for at least 2 hours before grilling. Place shrimp on the heated plank and grill each side for about 5 to 6 minutes until opaque.
- For grilling on grates: Oil the grill grates well and place shrimp directly on them. Grill each side for about 3 to 4 minutes until charred and cooked through.
- Serve garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (85g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 225mg