Jerk Shrimp with Sweet Potato and Black Beans

By courtneyepowell

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.