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
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.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 4 ounces shrimp
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and leftovers are great in sandwiches and salads. This recipe also requires making Jerk Rub.
Serve with Caribbean Rice or Coconut Rice [Low Sodium Coconut Rice - Low Sodium Version] along with Mango Salsa or Pineapple Salsa.
Prepare the barbecue (medium heat) if the jerk is to be grilled.
Place the shrimp and jerk seasoning blend in a zipper bag, seal, and shake the bag until the shrimps are thoroughly coated. Let marinate at least ten minutes.
Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers (for the grill) or place a griddle or grill pan over medium high heat.
Grill on the barbecue or grill pan for about 8 minutes on the first side and then turn. Cook until opaque in the center. Total cooking time will be about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces shrimp w/ 1/4 cup salsa
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 | Calories from Fat 18 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat <1g | 2% |
Monounsaturated Fat 0g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 170mg | 57% |
Sodium 216mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrates 2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Sugars 0g | |
Protein 23g |
Vitamin A 5% | Vitamin C 4% |
Calcium 6% | Iron 17% |
Vitamin K 1 mcg | Potassium 221 mg |
Magnesium 43 mg |