Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Skewers

Flavourful jerk shrimp skewers roasted in the oven, paired with colourful bell peppers and onions, served with a side of fluffy plain rice, vibrant mango salsa, and creamy sliced avocado. A tropical, spicy, and fresh combination of flavours! πŸ‡―πŸ‡²πŸ€πŸšπŸ₯‘πŸ…

Difficulty: ⭐/⭐⭐⭐

πŸ•’ 25 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients

For the Jerk Shrimp Skewers πŸ€πŸ‡―πŸ‡²: 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk spice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), 1 small onion

For the Rice 🍚: 1 cup (200g) long-grain rice, 2 cups (500ml) water, pinch of salt

For the Mango Salsa πŸ₯­πŸ…πŸ§…πŸŒΏ: 1 ripe mango, diced, 1 medium tomato, diced, Β½ small onion, finely chopped, 1 lime (juiced), 1 tablespoon chopped coriander, Β½ teaspoon salt

For the Sliced Avocado πŸ₯‘: 1 ripe avocado, sliced

Cooking Instructions

Marinate the Shrimp πŸ€πŸ‡―πŸ‡²: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of jerk seasoning and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Let marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.

Prepare the Mango Salsa πŸ₯­πŸ…πŸ§…πŸŒΏ: In a bowl, combine the diced mango, tomato, onion, lime juice, chopped coriander, and salt. Mix well and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.

Prepare the Rice 🍚: In a pot, bring 2 cups (500ml) of water to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt. Stir once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Prepare the Veggies for Skewers πŸŒΆπŸ§…: Slice the bell pepper and onion into bite-sized pieces.

Assemble the Shrimp Skewers πŸ€πŸŒΆπŸ§…: Thread the marinated shrimp, bell pepper, and onion pieces onto skewers, alternating between shrimp and veggies.

Cook the Shrimp Skewers in the Oven 🍀πŸ”₯πŸ‡―πŸ‡²: Preheat the oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Place the skewers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

Slice the Avocado πŸ₯‘: While the shrimp cooks, slice the avocado and set aside.

Serve πŸ˜‹πŸ‡―πŸ‡²: Plate the jerk shrimp skewers with a side of plain rice, mango salsa, and sliced avocado.

Eat up and enjoy! 🍀🍚πŸ₯‘πŸ₯­πŸ”₯