SPICY JERK SHRIMP - JAMAICAN DELICIOUS FOOD

Jerk Shrimp-crazy delicious shrimp with all the deliciousness of                           jerk spice and lime. simple succulent and so good          

INGREDIENTS-

*1 kg large shrimp, deveined and peeled with tail left on.

*for the jerk marinade
(makes 1 1/2 cups)
*1 small onion
*3 cloves garlic
*1" piece ginger
*3 spring onion                                                             
* 3 scotch bonnet chilies                                                  * 2 1/2 tsp jerk seasoning                   
* 2 1/2 tsp thyme
* 1 1/2 tbs soy sauce 
* 1/2 tsp black pepper
* 2 tbs lime juice
* 1 1/2 tbs oil
*1 tsp salt

METHOD- 1. In a blender, add the ingredients for the jerk marinade and blend until smooth.
                    2. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and let marinate for 30 minutes.
                    3. Heat a large pan over medium high heat and add a thin coat of oil. Once the pan is hot,
                    sear the shrimp( 2-3 minutes each side depending on size) in batches. Do not overcrowd
                    or they"ll start steaming instead. If burnt bits start to accumulate on the pan, just scrape                        off and remove.
                   4. serve with lime wedges and rice.

COOK'S NOTE-                 
                   1. This jerk shrimp is spicy. Decrease or increase heat accordingly.
                   2. Jerk seasoning can come as a paste or a dry spice- either way, it should have all spice
                   (which is called " pimento" in jamaica- not to be confused with paprika) and scotch                             bonnet peppers- which are hot.cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, garlic, ginger, brown suger, and
                   salt are also popular add-ins. You can also make your own.
 
YOU WILL NEED-
                  *1/4 cup whole coriander seeds.
                  * 2 tbsp whole cumin seeds.
                  * 2 tbsp whole mustard seeds.
                  * 2 tbsp whole anise seeds.
                  * 1 tbsp whole fenugreek seeds.
                  * 1/2 whole nutmeg( ground)
                  * 5 whole cloves.
                  * 1 1/2 piece cinnamon.
                  * 3 tsp ground turmeric

Combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, anise seeds, and funugreek seeds in a skillet. Toast over medium heat until the color of the spices slightly darkens. and  the spices are very fragrant, about 10 minutes. Remove the spices from the skillet, and allow to cool to room temperature. Grind the spices with the  nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and turmeric in a spice grinder. store any unused spice powder in an air-tight container at room temperature.