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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 455 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
• 1 large red onion, sliced
• 1 ½ pounds large shrimp in shells
• 1 jalapeno pepper - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
• 2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Recipe Instructions

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.