Jerk Shrimp With Melon Salsa Recipe

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Ingredients:

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jerky shrimp
15 - 20 large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup scallion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tsp ground thyme
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 hot pepper, finely ground
1 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cooking oil
melon salsa
1 cup cantaloupe, finely diced
1 cup honeydew, finely diced
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup red onions, finely diced
1 medium lime
1 tbsp white vinegar

Directions:

In a bowl, combine shrimp and all ingredients for Jerky Shrimp
Cover, place in refrigerator, to marinate for 30 mins.
In the meantime, combine cantaloupe, honeydew, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over the top and mix well.
Once the shrimp are marinated, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook 3 – 5 mins until opaque in the center. Serve with melon salsa.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	398.92 Kcal (1670 kJ)
Calories from fat	222.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.75g	38%
Cholesterol	43.14mg	14%
Sodium	2206.47mg	92%
Potassium	454.65mg	10%
Total Carbs	38.42g	13%
Sugars	10.64g	43%
Dietary Fiber	4.03g	16%
Protein	9.44g	19%
Vitamin C	35mg	58%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	69.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	147.63 Kcal (618 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.16g	38%
Cholesterol	15.96mg	14%
Sodium	816.53mg	92%
Potassium	168.25mg	10%
Total Carbs	14.22g	13%
Sugars	3.94g	43%
Dietary Fiber	1.49g	16%
Protein	3.49g	19%
Vitamin C	13mg	58%
Iron	0.6mg	9%
Calcium	25.8mg	7%

* 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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