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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: grill, grilled shrimp, jamaican, jerk shrimp, seafood
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

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!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 1112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g