Sephora's Caribbean Jerk Shrimp

Sephora

Servings

2

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Cuisine

Caribbean

Category

Caribbean

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

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
  • 2 cups bite-size strips of red sweet pepper
  • 2 cups sliced red onions
  • 1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon FreshJax Caribbean Coast Seasoning Blend
  • 1 tablespoon FreshJax Citrus Pepper
  • ½ cup coarsely snipped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ⅓ cups hot cooked brown rice
  • Lime wedges

Directions

  1. Peel the shrimp

  2. Add the shrimp in a bowl with olive oil, 1 cup of water, lemon juice, the Caribbean seasoning blend, and the lemon pepper.

  3. Let them marinate for 20-30 minutes.

  4. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

  5. Add the onions, and cook for a few minutes until softened

  6. Add the cilantro and peppers, and stir to combine

  7. Add the lemon juice, cover, and bring to a boil

  8. Remove those and add the shrimp. Let it cook for 10 minutes.