Description
Caribbean jerk shrimp skewers bring fiery island spices to your dinner table, dancing with bold Jamaican flavors. Grilled to perfection, these zesty skewers promise a quick, flavorful escape that will transport you straight to tropical paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
Seasonings and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Fire up the grill to a medium-high temperature around 400°F, creating an ideal searing environment for the seafood and vegetables.
- Massage the shrimp thoroughly with olive oil and jerk seasoning, ensuring each piece is generously and uniformly coated with the vibrant Caribbean spice blend.
- Construct colorful skewers by carefully alternating raw shrimp with chunky bell pepper and onion pieces, creating an appealing visual and flavor balance.
- Position the assembled skewers onto the preheated grill grates, allowing direct heat to transform the ingredients.
- Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, watching for the shrimp to turn from translucent to opaque with a slight char and the vegetables to develop a tender, slightly caramelized exterior.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest momentarily to lock in the juices and intense jerk seasoning flavors.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh lime wedges, which will add a bright, citrusy accent to the spicy Caribbean-inspired dish.
Notes
- Marinating the shrimp for 15-30 minutes before grilling will enhance the jerk seasoning’s flavor penetration and tenderize the seafood.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent burning and potential charring during cooking.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the jerk seasoning blend is certified gluten-free and use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce if included in the marinade.
- Consider using a grill basket if smaller shrimp tend to slip through standard skewer grates, ensuring even cooking and preventing potential loss of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg