Jerk Shrimp With Warm Cabbage Slaw Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Now is the time for a little Jamaican inspiration - dinner will be jerk shrimp with a warm cabbage slaw tonight, with frozen limeade optional.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Jamaican

Keyword cabbage slaw, jerk shrimp, paleo, recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 674kcal

Cost 10

Season the shrimp with jerk seasoning and toss until well covered.
1 lb. shrimp, 1 tbsp. jerk seasoning
Heat half of the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes; set aside.
¼ cup coconut oil
Melt the remaining coconut oil in the same skillet and add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper (if using).
1 red onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 garlic cloves, 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
Cook until onion and garlic are soft and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes; add the herbs and spices, then toss everything until it is well combined.
1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. fresh thyme, ½ tsp. allspice, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Add the cabbage to the skillet, pour in the chicken stock, mix everything, cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the cabbage is soft.
1 cabbage head, ½ cup chicken stock
Add the bacon to the cabbage, toss, and continue cooking uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes.
4 bacon slices
Serve the shrimp over the spiced cabbage.