Drunken Jerk Prawns

Drunken Jerk Prawns – are there any other kind? These prawns will blow your mind, beautifully seared plump and juicy shrimp marinated in an easy bourbon and jerk spice marinade. Simple and succulent with a bit of a kick.

Drunken Jerk Prawns

I’m here with my drunken jerk prawns recipe that I made using some of the jerk seasoning I made the other day. Swimming in butter and sinfully spiced, these prawns are absolutely to die for.

The truth is that the prawns were super tasty even though I only marinated them for 5 minutes. I did reserve the marinade and poured some over the prawns as they were searing and because of the sugar in the jerk spice and the alcohol it created a caramelization giving the prawns that nice color and shine. Trust me, so good.

If you’d like some more info about Jerk spice, refer to my recipe for this spicy little seasoning here. I absolutely love how it pairs with these plump, succulent little shrimp. I can be the only one who loves my shrimp swimming in sauce, regardless of what the sauce may be – luckily this sauce is amazing!

Ingredients In Drunken Jerk Prawns

Keep scrolling for the full recipe and ingredient amounts.

• Prawns – Jumbo prawns, properly cleaned with the tails still on. I’ve included directions for how to properly prep your shrimp below.
• Bourbon – Use any kind you like! Have some leftovers? Try my Bourbon Pecan Pie or Bourbon Chicken
• Lemon juice – Fresh is always best. You’re going to need quite a bit of it so pick up a few lemons.
• Parsley – Fresh and chopped up nice and fine my friends.
• Jerk spice – My recipe for it is perfect for this dish, if you have store bought lying around feel free to substitute – I suppose.
• Olive oil & butter – The high smoke point of the olive oil allows our butter to brown without burning, amazing!

How To Make Drunken Jerk Prawns

Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

1. Prep your shrimp: Devein the shrimp if necessary and remove the shells but leave the tails on.
2. Marinate the shrimp: In a medium size bowl add the bourbon, lemon juice, jerk seasoning and whisk well. Add the prawns to the bowl and toss them around making sure all the prawns are covered in the marinade. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
3. Cook the shrimp: Add the oil and butter to a skillet and melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the prawns to the skillet, reserve leftover marinade. Cook for 2 or 3 min until the prawns turn pink, then flip over.
4. Finish the dish:  Pour about 1/4 cup of the leftover marinade over the prawns and cook for another 3 minutes and they are cooked through. You’ll notice the sauce will reduce almost right away caramelizing the prawns a bit. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
5. Garnish your shrimp: Garnish the prawns with parsley and serve while still warm.

How To Prep Your Shrimp

You’ll want to start at the small legs on the shrimp. Simply pull those off and the rest of the shell should start to release. Pull off the rest of the shell – but keep the tails on. To remove the vein along the top simply cut a slit with a small knife down the middle of the shrimp’s back before removing the black vein with the tip of your knife.

What To Serve With Drunken Jerk Shrimp

I personally love some great crusty bread, ideally the best French baguette you can find. Here are some of my favorite accompaniments for you to try out yourself!

• No Knead Bread
• Sunflower And Flax Seed Whole Wheat Skillet Bread
• Cheddar Olive Thyme Bread
• Mashed Potatoes
• Creamy Polenta

How To Store Leftover Drunken Jerk Shrimp

In the fridge this recipe will keep for 3 – 4 days in an airtight container, so feel free to make ahead of time. You can freeze the shrimp from this recipe for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Just allow the dish to thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.

More Incredible Shrimp Recipes To Try:

• Maple BBQ Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
• Honey Soy Shrimp
• Spicy New Orleans Shrimp
• Garlic and Parsley Butter Shrimp
• Coconut Shrimp Curry
• Cajun Shrimp with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce
• Cajun Shrimp with Tomato Alfredo Pasta
• Tomato Shrimp Pasta
• Garlic Butter Shrimp