Spicy Jerk Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells

  • 4 (1/4 inch thick) slices peeled and cored fresh pineapple, halved

  • 2 cups bite-size strips red sweet pepper

  • 2 cups sliced red onions

  • 1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced (see Tip)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning

  • ½ cup coarsely snipped fresh cilantro

  • 1 ⅓ cups hot cooked brown rice

  • Lime wedges

Directions

  1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line two 15x10-inch baking pans with foil.

  2. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp; pat dry. In an extra-large bowl combine shrimp and the next six ingredients (through jerk seasoning); toss gently to coat. Divide mixture between the prepared pans. Roast 15 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.

  3. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with brown rice and lime wedges.