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Grilled Jerk Shrimp Bun With Tropical Fruit Slaw

Written by Brianna Tam Comment on Grilled Jerk Shrimp Bun With Tropical Fruit Slaw
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Overview

Cals/serving
Servings
804
2
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
20 mins
10 mins
30 mins

The queen of Jamaican marinades, an undisputed protagonist of barbecues around the world: yes, we are talking about Jerk sauce. Today you will eat it with prawns, along with an aromatic coleslaw full of tropical fruits.

And, of course, with some mayonnaise and a tender hamburger bun.

Sound good?

Get your flowered shirt out of the closet! Your strapless dress! It doesn’t matter if it’s hot or cold, this recipe will warm your stomach while filling your mouth with a powerful and sweet taste that will be hard to forget.

Ingredients

Jerk Shrimp

  • ½ lb. shrimp, shells removed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 8 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • â…“ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Fruit Slaw

  • ¾ cup cabbage, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon carrot, shredded
  • ¼ cup seedless red grapes, diced
  • ¼ cup mango, peeled and chopped
  • ¼ cup pineapple, peeled and chopped
  • â…“ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon salt

To Serve

  • 2 burger buns

Directions

Jerk Shrimps

  1. In a tupperware, mix well together jerk spices, salt, vegetable oil, lime juice, and soy sauce.
  2. Add in peeled shrimps, toss to cover, and close the tupperware with its lid.
  3. Place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.
  4. Heat grill over high heat.
  5. Take our shrimps from the marinade and cook them on the grill. Set aside.

Tropical Fruit Slaw

  1. In a large bowl, mix together slaw’s fruits and veggies. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, ground allspice, and salt.

To Serve

  1. Fill the burger buns with jerk shrimps and 3-4 tablespoons of fruit slaw. Top with a tablespoon of the jerk marinade.
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