Sweet and Spicy Caribbean Jerk Shrimp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

A quick, flavorful Caribbean jerk shrimp dish with a sweet and spicy marinade that brings excitement to any meal. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 26 minutes, pairs large shrimp, brown sugar, allspice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp for garnish chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp olive oil until combined.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred at the edges.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.