Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium lime, juiced (plus extra lime wedges for serving)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (reduced sodium if preferred)
- 1 pound fresh medium-large shrimp (U-20 size, deveined, tails on or off)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, finely minced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, jerk seasoning, lime juice, honey, and soy sauce. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15–20 minutes at room temperature, or up to 45–60 minutes in the fridge (no longer, to avoid tough shrimp).
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water while the shrimp marinates.
- Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high and oil the grates. Thread 5–6 shrimp per skewer. Reserve excess marinade.
- Grill shrimp for 2 minutes per side, brushing with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade after basting. Shrimp are done when opaque, peach-pink, and curled into a loose “C” shape (about 4 minutes total).
Alternative: To sauté, heat a bit of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high and cook shrimp 2 minutes per side until done. - Garnish with fresh herbs and extra lime wedges. Serve immediately with rice, salsa, or grilled vegetables.
Notes
- Homemade Jerk Seasoning: Mix 1 tsp each chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, light brown sugar, and salt; 1/2 tsp each allspice, ground ginger, ground cumin, and pepper; 1/4 tsp each cinnamon and thyme.
- Shrimp cook very quickly—watch closely to avoid overcooking.
- Outdoor grills run hotter than stovetops, so shrimp may cook faster outdoors.
- Storage: Best fresh, but leftovers keep airtight in the fridge for 2–3 days. Not recommended for freezing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling or Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 89
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 71mg
