Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Pepper is small in quantity and great in virtue." -Plato
The refrigerator light goes on...
Bang, bang, you're done. Keep some jerk rub in your spice cabinet and you can toss it on shrimp or chicken breasts. A little sweet salsa is easy to make and in 20 minutes you are ready to put on some Jimmy Buffett and chow down.
Jerk Shrimp - Coumadin Safe Version
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 4 ounces shrimp and 1/4 cup melon salsa
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5.
Leftovers are great in sandwiches and salads.
Serve with Jasmine Rice or Coconut Rice or Coconut Rice - Low Sodium Version or Jasmine Rice - Low Sodium Version or Brown Rice
AND
Serve with Melon Salsa or Mango Salsa
| 8 ounces | large shrimp (peeled and deveined) |
| 2 tsp | olive oil |
| 1 Tbsp | fresh lime juice |
| 2 tsp | jerk seasoning blend |
| 2 | lime wedges |
| 1/2 cup | mango or melon salsa |
| 1 Tbsp | cilantro leaves |
Prepare the barbecue (medium heat) if the jerk is to be grilled. If using a grill pan instead of using a grill, preheat oven to 400°F and place the grill pan inside.
Place the shrimp, olive oil, lime juice and jerk seasoning blend in medium bowl. Let marinate at least ten minutes.
Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Grill on the barbecue or grill pan for about 2 minutes on the first side and then turn. Cook until opaque in the center. Brush frequently with marinade. Total cooking time will be about 5 - 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces shrimp w/ 1/4 cup salsa
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 185 | Calories from Fat 59 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 7g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 173mg | 57% |
| Sodium 314mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrates 8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 23g |
| Vitamin A 23% | Vitamin C 27% |
| Calcium 8% | Iron 19% |
| Vitamin K 6 mcg | Potassium 357 mg |
| Magnesium 51 mg | |