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Jamaican Spicy Jerk Garlic Butter Shrimp

Bring bold Caribbean flavor to your table with this Jamaican Spicy Jerk Garlic Butter Shrimp.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Main, Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small sweet onion finely diced
  • 1 tbsp spicy jerk marinade
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1 pinch of fresh ginger grated
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp salt black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, old bay seasoning
  • ½ tsp Debbies Caribbean soul spice blend
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 4 tbsp white wine
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp water or low sodium seafood broth

Method
 

  1. Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp very dry with paper towels. If you prefer to rinse them first with lemon water or diluted vinegar, rinse quickly, pat them thoroughly dry, and sanitize the sink and surrounding surfaces afterward.
  2. Place the shrimp in a bowl and season with the black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Old Bay and Debbie’s Caribbean Soul Spice. Because the jerk marinade and Old Bay may already contain salt, start with only ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt, then adjust the finished sauce if needed.
  3. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer. Sear for approximately 1½–2 minutes on each side, just until they begin turning pink and opaque. Do not cook them completely. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.

Notes

Bring bold Caribbean flavor to your table with this Jamaican Spicy Jerk Garlic Butter Shrimp. Succulent shrimp are seasoned with jerk marinade, aromatic spices and Debbie’s Caribbean Soul Spice, then tossed in a rich garlic-butter sauce made with fresh thyme, ginger, tomato paste, white wine and a splash of lemon juice. The coconut sugar adds just enough sweetness to balance the savory seasonings and fiery jerk heat. Quick, flavorful and irresistibly saucy, this shrimp is perfect served over rice, pasta, creamy grits or with warm crusty bread for soaking up every delicious drop.