Sautéed Jamaican Shrimp in Coconut Jerk Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Juicy shrimp cooked in a fragrant coconut milk sauce with vibrant jerk seasoning, scallions, and fresh herbs. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, blends peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, mild jerk seasoning, coconut oil into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
• 1 tbsp mild jerk seasoning
• 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1, thinly sliced scallion
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp and toss with 1 tbsp mild jerk seasoning evenly coating each piece.
2. Step 2: Heat 1/2 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the seasoned shrimp and sauté for 2 minutes on each side until pink and just cooked through; remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced scallion, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup coconut milk and add 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, stirring and simmering gently for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Return the shrimp to the skillet, drizzle with 1 tbsp lime juice, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir for 1 minute to combine and warm through before serving.