Jamaican Jerk Shrimp in Foil

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This one speaks for itself. Spicy shrimp in a jerk seasoning cooked in foil.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce

  • ¾ cup distilled vinegar

  • 1 medium white onion, coarsely chopped

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 green onions, coarsely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme

  • 2 habanero peppers, stemmed

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • heavy duty aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.

  2. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, onion, olive oil, green onions, thyme, habanero peppers, sugar, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a food processor; blend for about 15 seconds to make the jerk seasoning.

  3. Shape foil into a bowl. Add shrimp and pour in enough jerk seasoning to cover. Place the foil bowl on the grill. Seal the top, leaving a small opening. Grill until pink, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Pour shrimp into a medium bowl.

  4. Heat the remaining sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon sauce over shrimp.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

299 Calories
16g Fat
15g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 3814mg 166%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 118mg 9%
Iron 7mg 39%
Potassium 435mg 9%

* 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.

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