INGREDIENTS
1 lb. large peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed
Jerk spice mix
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. agave nectar or honey
Kosher salt and pepper
1 small ripe mango, peeled and diced
1/4 small jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/4 c. small red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. canola oil
8 leaves butter lettuce
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
JERK SPICE MIX
1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. ground all spice
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. chipotle powder
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 Sprig Fresh Thyme
DIRECTIONS
- Make the jerk spice mix. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, chipotle powder, ground nutmeg and kosher salt, and thyme.
- Toss the shrimp with the jerk spice mix and let sit while you assemble the slaw.
- In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, agave, 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Add the mango, jicama, and onion and toss to combine.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat for 30 seconds, then add the shrimp and cook until golden brown and opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Divide the shrimp among the lettuce leaves and top with the slaw and cilantro, if using.
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