This Caribbean Comfort Food is a perfect meal to relax and unwind after a hard day of Chillin. Its cool heat will have you dreaming of sunsets on the beach.
Sephora's Caribbean Jerk Shrimp
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Category
Caribbean
Cuisine
Caribbean
Servings
2
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
This Caribbean Comfort Food is a perfect meal to relax and unwind after a hard day of Chillin. Its cool heat will have you dreaming of sunsets on the beach.
Ingredients
- 1 ยฝ pounds fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
- 2 cups bite-size strips of red sweet pepper
- 2 cups sliced red onions
- 1 fresh jalapeรฑo chile pepper, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon FreshJax Caribbean Coast Seasoning Blend
- 1 tablespoon FreshJax Citrus Pepper
- ยฝ cup coarsely snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 โ cups hot cooked brown rice
- Lime wedges
Directions
Peel the shrimp
Add the shrimp in a bowl with olive oil, 1 cup of water, lemon juice, the Caribbean seasoning blend, and the lemon pepper.
Let them marinate for 20-30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering
Add the onions, and cook for a few minutes until softened
Add the cilantro and peppers, and stir to combine
Add the lemon juice, cover, and bring to a boil
Remove those and add the shrimp. Let it cook for 10 minutes.
Recipe Note
A little Caribbean Coast cooked into the brown rice adds a touch of extra heat and a TON of extra flavor.