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Jamaican Jerk Shrimp

Cultural Context

Jamaican jerk shrimp is a vibrant dish rooted in the traditional jerk cooking method, which originated with the Maroons in Jamaica. This technique involves marinating meat in a spicy blend of seasonings, often including scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and thyme, and cooking it over an open flame. The dish celebrates the island's bold flavors and is often enjoyed at festive gatherings and barbecues. Today, jerk shrimp is popular not only in Jamaica but also in Caribbean cuisine around the world, often adapted to suit various palates.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb jumbo shrimp
O base seasoning
parsley flakes
ground black pepper
Walker's Wood traditional Jamaican jerk seasoning
corn oil
water
vinegar
lemon juice

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Cajun seasoning can provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: habanero pepper

Habanero peppers are often easier to find and can provide similar heat.

1

Clean the shrimp by removing the top layer of the shell while leaving the tails on.

2

Slice down the middle of the shrimp to ensure it is clean, removing any blackness and white bits.

3

Rinse the cleaned shrimp with lemon juice.

4

Prepare jerk seasoning by blending ingredients, adding water and vinegar to thin it out.

5

Season the shrimp with O base seasoning, parsley flakes, ground black pepper, and jerk seasoning.

6

Heat corn oil in a pan to sauté the shrimp before grilling.

7

Cook the shrimp in the pan until they are opaque.

8

Optionally, finish cooking on the grill for added flavor.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

panmixing bowlskewers

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

jerk shrimpspicy shrimp

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