Spiced Rum-Infused Caribbean Jerk Shrimp Skewers

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Tender shrimp marinated in a fiery Caribbean jerk-spiced rum sauce, grilled to perfection for a vibrant island-inspired appetizer. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, dark spiced rum, jerk seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp dark spiced rum, 2 tbsp jerk seasoning, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the marinade is even.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to absorb flavors.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
  4. Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred, basting once with leftover marinade halfway through cooking.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill and serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.

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