Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Wraps

Lizzie Cullen | Cooking with Lizzie
Servings

3

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Cuisine

Caribbean

Category

Appetizers/Snacks

Light, fresh, and built for a crowd — these Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Wraps bring bold Caribbean heat to crisp Bibb lettuce cups layered with mango salsa and a cool, herby yogurt sauce. Spiceology Jamaican Jerk Rub is the flavor anchor that ties all three components together without a single minute of overthinking.

Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Wraps

Ingredients

    Shrimp

    • 1lb shrimp, deveined and peeled
    • 1-2 tablespoons Spiceology Jamaican Jerk Rub
    • pinch of salt and pepper
    • juice of 1 lime
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 4 garlic cloves, crushed

    Mango Salsa

    • 1 mango, diced
    • juice of 1 lime
    • ½ red onion, diced
    • 1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced
    • 1-2 tomatoes, diced
    • ⅓-½ cup cilantro, chopped
    • ¼ cup mint, chopped
    • pinch of salt and pepper
    • optional additions: serrano instead of jalapeño

    Sauce

    • one small container plain greek yogurt
    • juice of one lemon
    • 1/8 teaspoon Allspice
    • ¼ teaspoon Oregano
    • ½ teaspoon Spiceology Salt Pepper Garlic Blend
    • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
    • optional additions: 1/8 teaspoon Spiceology Jalapeño Powder
    • ½ cup grated cucumber
    • Served on Bibb Lettuce leaves.
    • Optional toppings: pickled ginger, green onions, cilantro, red onions

    Directions

    1. Prep Shrimp and marinade with the lime juice, Jamaican Jerk, water, garlic cloves, and salt and pepper. Set aside in the fridge while prepping all other ingredients.
    2. Combine all ingredients for the Mango Salsa in a bowl. Stir well, taste and adjust if necessary. Set aside.
    3. Mix together the greek yogurt, chopped dill, seasonings and lemon juice. Taste and adjust to your preference.
    4. Prep your lettuce, remove from stem, wash, and (very gently) pat dry.
    5. Heat a skillet with a tablespoon of oil and add your shrimp. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked.
    6. Assemble! Sauce, Shrimp, Salsa and fresh herbs all in a lettuce wrap. Enjoy!