Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp). 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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp

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

South of the Border Shrimp and Grits

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line two 10x15-inch baking pans with foil.

Step 2

Peel and devein shrimp leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with brown rice and lime wedges.

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 455.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.4g 63%

Carbohydrates: 61.1g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 5.9g 24%

Sugars: 30.4g

Fat: 9.4g 14%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 258.9mg 86%

Vitamin A Iu: 2608.1IU 52%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.2mg 48%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 104.2mg 174%

Folate: 49.6mcg 12%

Calcium: 92.4mg 9%

Iron: 5.9mg 33%

Magnesium: 102.1mg 37%

Potassium: 553.6mg 16%

Sodium: 647.5mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 84.4

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.