Jamaican Shrimp
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. + marinating
YIELD: 15-20 servings.
Zesty jerk seasoning is a nice complement to sweet mango in this crowd-pleasing appetizer. Although this delicious dish takes time to prepare, it's conveniently made ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Ingredients
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3 quarts water
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/3 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup white wine vinegar
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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4 teaspoons honey
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3 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
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1 medium mango or 2 medium peaches, peeled and cubed
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
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1 medium lime, quartered and sliced
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add shrimp; boil for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse with cold water; transfer to a large resealable plastic bag.
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2.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lime juice, jalapeno, honey and jerk seasoning. Pour 3/4 cup marinade over shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Refrigerate remaining marinade.
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3.
Just before serving, drain and discard marinade from shrimp. On a large serving platter, layer with shrimp, mango, onion and lime. Drizzle with remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts
4 each: 114 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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