Caribbean Shrimp Recipe

Name: Caribbean Shrimp
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lime, cut into wedges (for garnish)

Escape to the Caribbean with this vibrant shrimp recipe! Picked up from a local seafood market, this dish boasts succulent shrimp marinated to perfection in a zesty blend of tropical flavors. Ready in under 2 hours, it's a quick and easy weeknight meal or impressive appetizer.

Prep Time 70 mins

Cook Time 100 mins

Calories 159.4 kcal

Protein 51g

Rating 4.3 (22 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Caribbean Shrimp

1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lime, cut into wedges (for garnish)

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How to Make Caribbean Shrimp

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except limes and set aside.
Cover and marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
Heat a large skillet (cast iron is ideal) over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer; avoid overcrowding the pan.
Cook shrimp for 2-4 minutes per side, depending on size, until pink and opaque. Brush shrimp with remaining marinade during the last minute of cooking.
Serve immediately, garnished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

50 g

Sugar

Fat

Carbs

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