Full Episode Fridays: St. Lucia Remembered - 4 Caribbean-Style Recipes | Caribbean Food

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and tailor flavors.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken and tofu are more affordable protein options.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Peel ginger and measure out 1.5 teaspoons.

Add 0.5 cup of jerk seasoning to a mixing bowl.

Pour in 0.5 cup of olive oil into the bowl with jerk seasoning.

Grate a little ginger into the mixture and combine well.

Add large shrimp to the marinade and mix to coat them.

Let the shrimp marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes.

Prepare red and yellow bell peppers by dicing them finely.

Cut the pineapple off the core and yield about 3 cups of pineapple.

Mince the red bell pepper and dice the yellow bell pepper.

Chop one bunch of cilantro and add to the mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of apple juice concentrate and diced jalapenos, removing seeds for less heat.

Add one tablespoon of olive oil to the salsa mixture and stir well.

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