Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp

Name: Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds large shrimp in shells; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices packed in 100% juice, drained, and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips; 1 large red onion, sliced; 1 jalapeno pepper - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 cups hot cooked brown rice; 1 lime, cut into wedges

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Get a taste of island life with Jamaican jerk-seasoned shrimp, juicy pineapple, roasted veggies, and spicy jalapenos. Serve over salad greens or, for a heartier meal, with cooked brown rice.

Recipe by Jamie

Updated on September 25, 2023

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Allrecipes Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds large shrimp in shells
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices packed in 100% juice, drained, and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 large red onion, sliced
1 jalapeno pepper - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups hot cooked brown rice
1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line two 10x15-inch baking pans with foil.
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
Gently toss shrimp together with pineapple, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, oil, and jerk seasoning in a large bowl. Divide mixture between the prepared pans.
Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque, about 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with brown rice and lime wedges.

Recipe Tip

Thaw frozen shrimp before using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

455	Calories
9g	Fat
61g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 455
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 259mg	86%
Sodium 648mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 61g	22%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 104mg	521%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 554mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.