Caribbean Jerk Shrimp With Melon Salsa Recipes

EXOTIC YA' MAKE A JAMAICA JERK SHRIMP WITH MANGO PAPAYA SALSA

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients and mix well.
• Place shrimp (Or other choice of meat or veggies & fruit) in non-metal container.
• (I used a gallon size zip-loc bag.).
• Add marinade; coat evenly and refrigerate.
• Let marinade for several hours or overnight. Turning occasionally to keep marinade evenly distributed.
• Oil and pre-heat grill to medium low heat.
• FOR SHRIMP AND/OR VEGGIES: (See below for other options).
• Remove from marinade and thread onto bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water for 20 minutes.
• Place on grill and cook over medium low heat until pink and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, turning once or twice for even cooking. Cooking times may vary depending on your grill.
• Veggies may take a bit longer depending upon the varieties you use.
• SERVING SUGGESTIONS:.
• Serve with mango-papaya salsa. (See instructions below).
• Garnish with fresh lime and thyme if desired.
• Goes nicely served on a bed of rice.
• SALSA DIRECTIONS:.
• Pinch the leaves off the cilantro stems.
• Place in a small non-metal bowl with the remaining salsa ingredients.
• Mix thoroughly with a spoon.
• COOKING DIRECTIONS IF USING CHICKEN OR PORK:.
• If using chicken:.
• Remove from marinade and place on grill over medium low heat.
• Grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
• If using pork:.
• Remove from marinade and place on grill over indirect heat.
• Cover and cook for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Increase heat to medium high and continue cooking, turning as needed to prevent burning, until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees for medium well doneness.
• Let meat rest 20-30 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.
• SERVE WITH SALSA AS INDICATED ABOVE FOR SHRIMP.

SWEET AND SPICY JERK SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line two 10x15-inch baking pans with foil.
• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
• Gently toss shrimp together with pineapple, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, oil, and jerk seasoning in a large bowl. Divide mixture between the prepared pans.
• Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque, about 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with brown rice and lime wedges.

CARIBBEAN JERK SHRIMP

Steps:

• I use 1 pound jumbo shrimp, precooked frozen, peeled and deveined, tails can be either on or off.
• The most important thing to remember with this recipe is to completely thaw the precooked, frozen shrimp in a colander. When most of the water drains off, pat dry the shrimp as much as possible with paper towels. (Or start with fresh, peeled, deveined shrimp, precooked. A lot of grocers will steam them at no extra charge.).
• Turn your burner on medium high (almost high) and set your large non stick skillet or wok over the burner. When skillet begins to get really hot, but NOT smoking, quickly add the melted butter and shrimp.
• Sprinkle on the Caribbean Jerk Seasoning to taste. It's hot and spicy so be careful if you don't like the heat.
• Keep the shrimp moving in the pan, glazing the shrimp with the hot butter and spices.
• Cook just until hot and slightly browned. (only about 3 minutes or even less depending on the heat of your skillet).
• You can also make these in the broiler or on the grill after tossing the shrimp in melted butter, sprinkling on Caribbean Jerk Seasoning and spreading them on a broiler pan or open grill. Broil for only 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely.

JERKED SHRIMP WITH MELON SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Toss shrimp, oil, 2 teaspoons lime juice, and jerk seasoning blend in medium bowl. Let marinate 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss cantaloupe, honeydew, cilantro, red onion, and remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice in medium bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
• Thread shrimp onto metal skewers. Grill until opaque in center, occasionally brushing with marinade, about 5 minutes. Serve with salsa and lime wedges.