Caribbean Jerk Shrimp with Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
The shrimp marinade
-
10
oz
large shrimp, peeled and deveined
-
2
Tbsp
olive oil
-
2
Tbsp
red wine vinegar
-
2
Tbsp
fresh squeezed orange juice
-
1
Tbsp
honey, or other sugar substitute
-
1
Tbsp
reduced-sodium soy sauce
-
2
Tbsp
green onions, chopped
-
1
Tbsp
jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
-
Lime wedges
if desired
The jerk seasoning
-
½
tsp
garlic powder
-
¼
tsp
onion powder
-
¼
tsp
dried thyme
-
½
tsp
paprika
-
⅛
tsp
allspice
-
⅛
tsp
nutmeg
-
¼
tsp
cayenne pepper
-
⅛
tsp
sea salt
The cauliflower rice
-
1
Tbsp
olive oil
-
1
green bell pepper, chopped
-
1
jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
-
1
cup
fresh pineapple, chopped
-
4
cups
cauliflower rice
-
1
tsp
garlic powder
-
¼
tsp
sea salt
-
¼
tsp
pepper
-
⅛
tsp
cinnamon
-
¼
cup
fresh squeezed orange juice
-
1
(15 oz) can
no-salt-added red kidney beans
-
2
Tbsp
cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, green onions, jalapeño, and jerk seasoning in a bowl.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
- For the cauliflower rice, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté bell pepper, jalapeño, and pineapple until tender.
- Add cauliflower rice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and orange juice to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the kidney beans and cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat and mix in chopped cilantro.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto soaked wooden skewers and grill them over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes until cooked through.
- Bring the reserved marinade to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes to create a glaze.
- Brush the glaze over the grilled shrimp and serve them over the cauliflower rice with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
324
Total fat
12.6g
Total carbohydrates
35.9g
Total protein
23.9g
Sodium
733.1mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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