By Linda Gassenheimer
From Tribune News Service
Scallions, thyme, allspice and (most important of all) scotch bonnet are the essential ingredients in jerk cooking. Jerking is a long process of spicing and cooking meat and fish over an open fire. We can enjoy jerk flavors without the long preparation and cooking times using prepared jerk seasoning.
Rice and peas are an important part of Sunday in Jamaica. This is a very simple rice and peas dish to go with the Jerk Shrimp. Although it’s not authentic, it captures the island flavor.
Helpful Hints You can find diced fresh onions and tomato in the produce section of the supermarket.
You can find minced garlic in jars in the produce or condiment sections of the supermarket.
A quick way to slice scallions is to snip them with a scissors.
Rum is called for in the jerk shrimp recipes. Water can be substituted.
Do not overcook the shrimp. They will become rubbery. Countdown…