Grilled Jerk Shrimp
Spicy grilled shrimp in a Jamaican jerk sauce grilled to tender, delicious perfection in less than 10 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Marinating Time30 minutes mins
Total Time8 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: grill, grilled shrimp, jamaican, jerk shrimp, seafood
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell
- 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
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!
Serving: 1g | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 1112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g