Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp ground allspice
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp freshly squeeze lime juice
2 scotch bonnet peppers, minced (may use habanero peppers)
1 small onion, minced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions:

Prepare the grill or preheat the broiler.
Make the sauce: combine all the dry ingredients and mix well. Slowly whisk in the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice and lime juice. Stir in the peppers, onions and scallions and mix thoroughly. Simmer for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper and grill or broil until done, a few minutes. Top (or toss) the shrimp with the sauce and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1416.51 Kcal (5931 kJ)
Calories from fat	518.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	57.56g	89%
Cholesterol	131.52mg	44%
Sodium	5348.28mg	223%
Potassium	5606.12mg	119%
Total Carbs	186.85g	62%
Sugars	95.13g	381%
Dietary Fiber	26.71g	107%
Protein	43.39g	87%
Vitamin C	819.4mg	1366%
Vitamin A	29.6mg	987%
Iron	11.4mg	63%
Calcium	572.4mg	57%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	48.96 Kcal (205 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.99g	89%
Cholesterol	4.55mg	44%
Sodium	184.86mg	223%
Potassium	193.77mg	119%
Total Carbs	6.46g	62%
Sugars	3.29g	381%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	107%
Protein	1.5g	87%
Vitamin C	28.3mg	1366%
Vitamin A	1mg	987%
Iron	0.4mg	63%
Calcium	19.8mg	57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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