Description
A flavorful and spicy jerk shrimp skillet cooked with bell peppers and onions, perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the jerk seasoning until evenly coated.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly charred, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until fully cooked.
Stir the shrimp and vegetables together in the skillet and cook for 1 more minute to combine flavors.
Remove from heat and drizzle with lime juice.
Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the skillet and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
