Coconut Jerk Shrimp with Spiced Peanuts
Coconut Jerk Shrimp with Spiced Peanuts is a refreshing and simple dish to make any night of the week. Shrimp is tossed with a Jerk-inspired marinade and cooked until golden. Topped with some spicy peanuts for the ultimate meal!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 bunch Green onions, roughly chopped + more for garnish
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup Coconut milk
- 1 large Jalapeno, seeds removed, roughly chopped (if you have a scotch bonnet pepper please use!) + more for garnish
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp Olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Ground allspice
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1 tsp Ground paprika
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, add the green onions, garlic, water, jalapeno, lime juice, brown sugar, 2 tbsp olive oil, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, coconut milk, kosher salt and pepper. Pulse until combined and smooth.
- Add the shrimp to a large zip lock bag and pour the marinade over the shrimp. Place the bag in the fridge to allow the flavors to combine for 30 minutes to 2 hours for better flavor.
- Next, preheat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the skillet followed by half the shrimp. You’ll want to cook the shrimp in batches so as to not overcrowd the pan. Cook the shrimp for about a minute per side and then place on a plate.
- Once you’ve cooked all the shrimp, you’ll want to wipe the skillet using a paper towel. Doesn't have to be perfect but you want to be able to cook the veggies so their crisp and not soggy.
- Next, preheat the skillet to medium-high heat and 1 tbsp of olive oil, red onion, red peppers, kosher salt, and pepper. Saute the veggies until softened for about 5 minutes. Toss in the shrimp and remove the skillet from the heat.
- In a small skillet over medium heat add the peanuts, a drizzle of olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine and gently stir to keep the peanuts from burning. Once the peanuts are slightly golden, about 3 to 4 minutes, remove the skillet from the heat.
- To serve: place the shrimp and veggies on a big platter. Top with jalapenos, green onions, and spiced peanuts. Serve immediately!
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