Description
These Caribbean Jerk Shrimp Skewers are a flavorful and vibrant dish featuring juicy shrimp and colorful vegetables marinated in spicy jerk seasoning, then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 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
- Fresh lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil and jerk seasoning until evenly coated.
- Thread the shrimp, bell peppers, and red onion chunks alternately onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are opaque and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh lime wedges.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust the level of jerk seasoning based on your spice preference.
- These skewers pair well with coconut rice or a fresh tropical salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
