How to Make Jamaican Jerk Shrimp in Foil - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and exciting new way to prepare shrimp, look no further than this Jamaican jerk shrimp in foil recipe. The combination of bold, spicy jerk seasoning and succulent shrimp all cooked together in a convenient foil pack makes for a truly unforgettable meal. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or just looking to spice up your weeknight dinner routine, this recipe is sure to impress.

Jamaican jerk seasoning is known for its bold and complex flavor...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • ¾ cup distilled vinegar
  • 1 medium white onion, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 green onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 habanero peppers, stemmed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • heavy duty aluminum foil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Combine soy sauce, vinegar, onion, olive oil, green onions, thyme, habanero peppers, sugar, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves in a food processor; blend for about 15 seconds to make the jerk seasoning.
  • Shape foil into a bowl. Add shrimp and pour in enough jerk seasoning to cover. Place the foil bowl on the grill. Seal the top, leaving a small opening. Grill until pink, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Pour shrimp into a medium bowl.
  • Heat the remaining sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon sauce over shrimp.
  • Nutrition

    299 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 3814mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 435mg