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Grilled Jerk Shrimp
Spicy grilled shrimp in a Jamaican jerk sauce grilled to tender, delicious perfection in less than 10 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 208 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Jamaican
Ingredients
- ¼ - ½ cup jerk sauce recipe here or use store-bought
- 1 pound Shrimp shelled and de-veined, tails on or off depending on your preference
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 425 degrees.
- Combine shrimp, lime wedges, and jerk sauce in a large bowl, and let marinate at least 20 minutes, up to 1 hour.
- Brush a thin coat of olive oil onto grill or lay down a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil onto grill.
- Add shrimp and lime wedges to grill and grill 3-4 minutes per side, until bright pink and opaque, with char marks. Add green onions for last minute or two of grilling.
- Remove from grill and serve with rice, vegetables, fish, or meat.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
239mg
(80%)
Sodium
1112mg
(46%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 239mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 1112mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.