Best 5 Jerk Shrimp With Sweet Potato And Black Beans Recipes

Treat your taste buds to a tantalizing journey with our savory jerk shrimp, roasted sweet potatoes, and wholesome black beans. This dish combines the rich flavors of Jamaican jerk seasoning with the rustic charm of roasted vegetables. Let's embark on a culinary adventure to create a meal that is both delightful and nourishing.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

JERK SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN CURRY

Jerk sweet potato & black bean curry image

Serve your vegetable curry Caribbean style, flavoured with thyme, jerk seasoning and red peppers - great with rice and peas

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories Dinner, Main course

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 onions, 1 diced, 1 roughly chopped
2 tbsp sunflower oil
50g ginger, roughly chopped
small bunch coriander, leaves and stalks separated
3 tbsp jerk seasoning
2 thyme sprigs
400g can chopped tomato
4 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 tbsp demerara sugar
2 vegetable stock cubes, crumbled
1kg sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
2 x 400g cans black beans, rinsed and drained
450g jar roasted red pepper, cut into thick slices

Steps:

Gently soften the diced onion in the sunflower oil in a big pan or casserole.
Meanwhile, whizz together the roughly chopped onion, ginger, coriander stalks and jerk seasoning with a hand-held blender. Add to the softened onion and fry until fragrant. Stir in the thyme, chopped tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and stock cubes with 600ml water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 mins, then drop in the sweet potatoes and simmer for 10 mins more. Stir in the beans, peppers and some seasoning, and simmer for another 5 mins until the potatoes are almost tender. Cool and chill for up to 2 days.
To serve, gently heat through on the hob. Roughly chop most of the coriander leaves and stir in, then serve scattered with the remaining leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

JERK SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEANS

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Similar to a vegie curry. Serve with rice. May be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Gently reheat before serving. Jerk Seasoning can be found in larger supermarket spice sections, or make your own. There are some recipes here on Food.com.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, peeled (1 diced, 1 roughly chopped)
2 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and stalks separated (coriander)
3 tablespoons caribbean jerk seasoning
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 cups vegetable broth
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, cut into thick slices
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a dutch oven or flame-proof casserole. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
Meanwhile, place the roughly chopped onion, ginger, cilantro stalks and jerk seasoning in a food proccesor and process until finely chopped. Add this mixture to the softened onion and fry until fragrant.
Stir in the thyme, tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, then drop in the sweet potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes more.
Stir in the beans, peppers, salt and pepper, and simmer for another 5 minutes, until the potatoes are almost tender.
Roughly chop the coriander leaves and stir them into the pot.
Serve.

JERK SHRIMP WITH SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEANS RECIPE

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Provided by courtneyepowell

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 sweet potato, thinly sliced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced (wear plastic gloves when handling)
2 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
Chopped cilantro

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp and jerk seasoning. Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil. When hot, add the shrimp. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until they turn pink. Remove from the wok. Add the sweet potato to the wok and cook for 4 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the beans, garlic, chile pepper, and scallions. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the shrimp and orange juice. Heat for 30 seconds. Served garnished with the cilantro.

SWEET AND SPICY JERK SHRIMP

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Get a taste of island life with Jamaican jerk-seasoned shrimp, juicy pineapple, roasted veggies, and spicy jalapenos. Serve over salad greens or, for a heartier meal, with cooked brown rice.

Provided by Jamie

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds large shrimp in shells
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices packed in 100% juice, drained, and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 large red onion, sliced
1 jalapeno pepper - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups hot cooked brown rice
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line two 10x15-inch baking pans with foil.
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
Gently toss shrimp together with pineapple, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, oil, and jerk seasoning in a large bowl. Divide mixture between the prepared pans.
Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp are opaque, about 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with brown rice and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 258.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 647.5 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

JERK STYLE BLACK BEANS

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Make and share this Jerk Style Black Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KristinV

Categories Caribbean

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion (chopped )
1/4 cup water
1 green bell pepper (chopped )
1 red bell pepper (chopped )
30 ounces canned black beans (rinsed )
2 cups chopped tomatoes ((fresh or canned)
2 teaspoons jamaican jerk spice (more to taste)
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot ((fresh)
salt (to taste)

Steps:

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the onion in the water, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the green and red bell peppers and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes, until tender.
Add the beans, tomatoes, jerk spice, ginger, and salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 553.4, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 9.7

Tips:

Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have Jamaican jerk seasoning, you can make your own by combining allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough.
Serve the jerk shrimp with sweet potatoes and black beans for a complete meal.
You can also add other vegetables to the dish, such as corn, bell peppers, or onions.

Conclusion:

Jerk shrimp with sweet potatoes and black beans is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The jerk seasoning gives the shrimp a unique and flavorful taste, while the sweet potatoes and black beans add a touch of sweetness and texture. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.