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2
pounds fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
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1/4
cup salad oil
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3
tablespoons white wine vinegar
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2
tablespoons lime juice
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1
jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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1
tablespoon honey
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2
teaspoons Jamaican Jerk Seasoning*
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1
medium mango, pitted, peeled, sliced, and halved crosswise
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1
small lime, halved lengthwise and sliced
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1
small red onion, quartered and thiny sliced
1. In a large saucepan cook fresh or frozen shrimp, uncovered, in lightly salted boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain immediately and cool. Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein. Place shrimp in a heavy plastic bag. At this point, you can seal the bag and chill for up to 24 hours.
2. For marinade, in a screw-top jar combine salad oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, honey, and the Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. Cover and shake well to mix; pour over shrimp in plastic bag. Cover and chill for 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
3. To serve, drain shrimp, reserving marinade. In a largeserving bowl, layer shrimp, mango, lime slices, and onion, repeating until all are used. Drizzle reserved marinade on top. Makes 10 to 12 appetizer servings.
- Note *To make your own Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, combine 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon ground thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper.
- Servings Per Recipe 10,
- Calories 102,
- Protein (gm) 11,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 7,
- Fat, total (gm) 3,
- Cholesterol (mg) 105,
- Saturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
- Vitamin A (RE) 124,
- Vitamin C (mg) 11,
- Sodium (mg) 334,
- Calcium (DV %) 20,
- Iron (DV %) 2,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I love this recipe! I have made it many times and always get so many compliments! It is sweet and tart, and perfect for a summer appitizer.
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