Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, jerk seasoning, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Thread shrimp onto soaked skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
- If using metal skewers, no soaking is needed.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 145mg