Sweet and Spicy Jerk Shrimp

Get a taste of island life with Jamaican jerk-seasoned shrimp, juicy pineapple, roasted veggies, and spicy jalapeños in this quick and easy, one-pan meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 455

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds large shrimp in shells
  • 1 20 ounce can pineapple slices packed in 100% juice, drained, and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper – halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line two 10×15-inch baking pans with foil.
  2. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
  3. Gently toss shrimp together with pineapple, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño, oil, and jerk seasoning in a large bowl. Divide mixture between the prepared pans.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque, about 15 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with brown rice and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 31gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 259mgSodium: 648mgFiber: 6gSugar: 30g

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