Caribbean Jerk Shrimp Recipe

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Caribbean Jerk Shrimp
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  1. I use 1 pound jumbo shrimp, precooked frozen, peeled and deveined, tails can be either on or off.
  2. The most important thing to remember with this recipe is to completely thaw the precooked, frozen shrimp in a colander. When most of the water drains off, pat dry the shrimp as much as possible with paper towels. (Or start with fresh, peeled, deveined shrimp, precooked. A lot of grocers will steam them at no extra charge.).
  3. Turn your burner on medium high (almost high) and set your large non stick skillet or wok over the burner. When skillet begins to get really hot, but NOT smoking, quickly add the melted butter and shrimp.
  4. Sprinkle on the Caribbean Jerk Seasoning to taste. It's hot and spicy so be careful if you don't like the heat.
  5. Keep the shrimp moving in the pan, glazing the shrimp with the hot butter and spices.
  6. Cook just until hot and slightly browned. (only about 3 minutes or even less depending on the heat of your skillet).
  7. You can also make these in the broiler or on the grill after tossing the shrimp in melted butter, sprinkling on Caribbean Jerk Seasoning and spreading them on a broiler pan or open grill. Broil for only 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 450.92 Kcal (1888 kJ)
Calories from fat 297.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.03g 51%
Cholesterol 96.26mg 32%
Sodium 1297.44mg 54%
Potassium 96.37mg 2%
Total Carbs 31.75g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 5%
Protein 9.21g 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 36.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 353.49 Kcal (1480 kJ)
Calories from fat 233.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.9g 51%
Cholesterol 75.46mg 32%
Sodium 1017.1mg 54%
Potassium 75.55mg 2%
Total Carbs 24.89g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 5%
Protein 7.22g 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Calcium 28.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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