Stovetop Mango Jerk Shrimp
Jerk shrimp has always been one of my go-to dishes when I want something packed with flavor and heat. And while nothing beats shrimp grilled over hot coals, this Stovetop Mango Jerk Shrimp delivers all that smoky, spicy-sweet goodness from the comfort of your kitchen.
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp (cleaned, deveined)
- 1 cup mango (diced)
- 1 Scotch Bonnet peppers (diced fine)
- 4 cloves garlic (diced fine)
- 4 sprigs thyme (leaves only)
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with salt, black pepper, half the olive oil, dark soy sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and brown sugar. Mix well. Marinate for 1 hour or cook immediately.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add scallions, garlic, thyme, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Reduce heat to low and sauté for 3 minutes.Heat remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add scallions, garlic, thyme, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Reduce heat to low and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add seasoned shrimp and stir well.
- Add diced mango and grated ginger. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until shrimp are just cooked through.
- Taste and adjust salt. Squeeze in lime juice and top with chopped parsley. Serve hot with your favorite Caribbean sides.
What makes this version special is the balance. The fiery jerk-inspired marinade—loaded with Scotch bonnet, garlic, thyme, and warm spices is mellowed out by sweet, juicy mango. It all comes together fast on the stovetop, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a quick backyard BBQ side. Bonus: your guests will think you spent hours preparing it.
Use a firm, just-ripe mango for the best texture and flavor. And don’t be shy with the pepper, just be mindful of your heat tolerance!
