Stove-top Mango Jerk Shrimp #TastyTuesdays | CaribbeanPot.com

jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and cost.

mango

🥗Healthier: pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Pineapple offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

fresh shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: frozen shrimp

Chicken is often less expensive and widely available.

habanero pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

Marinate shrimp in olive oil, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and soy sauce for about 25 minutes.

Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat and add less than a tablespoon of olive oil.

Add diced scallions and fresh thyme to the pan and stir to soften.

Add diced scotch bonnet pepper and garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds.

Add freshly grated ginger and continue cooking for another 30 seconds.

Increase heat to medium and add the marinated shrimp to the pan, cooking for about 2.5 minutes on each side until they change color and curl up.

Add diced mango and juice of half a lime to the pan, cooking for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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