Grilled Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Sweetcorn, Pineapple and Mango
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
256 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
African
Grilled Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Sweetcorn, Pineapple and Mango
Description
The recipe features Argentinian red shrimp marinated in a jerk seasoning paste and cooked over medium heat on a grill or barbecue until just done. Alongside, whole corn on the cob is grilled, then the kernels are sliced off to add a smoky sweetness to the tacos. Fresh pineapple and mango, either defrosted from frozen or fresh, bring a tropical sweetness that contrasts with the spicy shrimp.
A herbed sour cream made with sour cream, chopped coriander, and a squeeze of lemon juice adds a cool, tangy finishing touch to the tacos, softening the heat from the jerk seasoning and chili. The tacos are assembled by layering the corn tortillas with the shrimp, fruit, sweetcorn, chili, herbs, and optional fried plantains, served with lime slices for extra brightness.
This dish offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors—spicy, sweet, creamy, and fresh—making it suitable for a vibrant lunch or light dinner, especially during warmer weather and outdoor gatherings.
Each serving contains eight Weight Watchers Freestyle points, which may be useful for those monitoring their intake.
Ingredients
Grilled Jerk Shrimp
- 20 Argentinian red shrimp , tails removed
- 1 tbsp jerk seasoning paste
Herbed sour crème
- 8 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp Coriander chopped
- lemon juice squeeze
Tacos
- 8 corn tortillas for tacos
- pineapple I used defrosted pineapple and mango from Iceland Foods, chopped
- Mango I used defrosted pineapple and mango from Iceland Foods, chopped
- 2 corn on the cob
- chilli chopped
- Coriander cilantro, chopped
- plantain optional, fried
- lime slices
Instructions
- ire up the barbeque and wait till the coals are medium hot. If using a grill then preheat the grill to medium.
- Oil the grill plate and place the shrimps on a griddle on the hot barbeque (or grill) and grill them for 2-3 mins on each side until they are cooked through and transfer them to a plate.
- Grill the sweet corn for 2-3 mins on each side until they are cooked through. The slice the corn kernels off the cob
- Make the herbed sour cream by mixing together the ingredients and setting aside.
- Assemble the tacos starting with the tacos, jerk shrimps, the fruit, sweetcorn, chilli, herbs, plantains (if using) and the herbed sour crème. Garnish with lime slices and serve.
Notes
- Each serving has 8 Weight Watchers Freestyle points to consider for dietary tracking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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