JERK SHRIMP WITH SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEANS AND A SALAD OF MIXED BABY GREENS WITH HONEY DRESSING

JERK SHRIMP WITH SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEANS AND A SALAD OF MIXED BABY GREENS WITH HONEY DRESSING image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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.