In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Amazing Stove-top Mango Jerk Shrimp.


jamaican jerk shrimp (2)

Jerk Shrimp is definitely one of my favorite ways to cook/enjoy shrimp. And while the flavors you get from cooking jerk shrimp over  a glowing coals fire is the preferred method, this stove-top method is arguably just as tasty. The fact that it’s quick to put together and the fiery heat of the jerk spiced marinade is balanced with the fruitiness of the mango.. makes for a recipe you’ll find yourself making on a regular basis. I guarantee your friends will be begging you for this recipe.

You’ll Need…

1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
1 cup diced mango
1-2 scotch bonnet peppers (diced fine)
3 scallions (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (diced fine)
4 sprigs thyme (leaves)
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 lime (juice)
2 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Important! If doing this recipe gluten free, please go through the entire list of ingredients to make sure they meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs. Especially the soy sauce you choose to use.

Peel, devein and wash your shrimp. I used medium sized shrimp and I kept the tail on. Season with the salt, black pepper, 1/2 of the olive oil, dark soy sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and brown sugar. You can marinate for a and hour or as in my case.. I cooked immediately.

jamaican jerk shrimp (3)

jamaican jerk shrimp (4)

Heat the remaining oil (I used a non stick pan) on a medium flame, then add the scallions, garlic, thyme and scotch bonnet pepper. Turn the heat down to as low as it will go and gently cook for about 3 minutes. With the scotch bonnet pepper, use as much as you can handle, wash your hands with soap and water immediately after handling then and you may want to turn the fan on over your stove.

jamaican jerk shrimp (5)

Turn the heat up to med/high now and add the seasoned shrimp, stir well. The goal is to NOT over cook the shrimp, so I’d recommend using a wide pan (this way there’s a lot of room to cook evenly). Add the diced mango and the grated ginger. Stir well.

jamaican jerk shrimp (6)

Cook for about 4-5 minutes, depending how large the shrimp are that you used.

jamaican jerk shrimp (7)

jamaican jerk shrimp (8)

Taste for salt and adjust accordingly, then squeeze the lime juice in and top with the chopped parsley.

jamaican jerk shrimp (9)

jamaican jerk shrimp (1)

Some quick tips.. marinate for bolder flavors, try to not over-cook and  use a 1/2 ripe mango (one that’s about 80% ripe – but still firm). If you wanted to add a couple tablespoon of orange and mango juice.. EXCELLENT! Do be mindful of the heat of the scotch bonnet pepper. Habanero or any of your fav pepper will work too.

Do you own a copy of my cookbook ?- The Vibrant Caribbean Pot 100 Traditional And Fusion recipes Vol 2

Print Friendly, PDF & Email
Share:

6 Comments

  1. Missmtl
    August 2, 2020 / 5:54 pm

    I just made these shrimp on the BBQ for my shrimp tacos! These were amazing!

  2. Drea
    August 31, 2018 / 9:20 pm

    Bess!

  3. Tom
    July 2, 2018 / 7:38 pm

    Hi Chris,

    Did the recipe tonight, satisfied my quest for the sunshine, the mango balanced it all out perfectly. Thanks for the recipe, for me it will be a keeper. Wife thinks I’m a chef, not sure that’s as true as she likes I’m cooking and not her for a change. A little of both no doubt, she definitely loved it and kept going back for more shrimps.

  4. Stacy Miller
    July 2, 2018 / 5:23 pm

    Sooo goood!!

  5. Jackie
    June 28, 2018 / 10:43 am

    Just love this shrimp dish Chris. Will try it and let you know how it came out. Keep blessing us with you dishes.

  6. June 28, 2018 / 9:23 am

    WOW!!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *