Jerked Shrimp-and-Savory Sweet Potatoes 

Ingredients

• 1 lb. raw shrimp (deveined and peeled) 

• 3 lbs. sweet potatoes 

• 1/4 cup half-and-half

•  3 tablespoons butter 

• 6 slices bacon 1 (8 oz.) 

• package mushrooms (sliced) 

• 1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)

•  1/4 cup yellow onion (diced) 

• 1 teaspoon dry Caribbean seasoning mix

•  4 oz. chicken broth 

• Caribbean Jerk seasoning 

• Lemon juice

•  Fresh parsley

•  sprigs or chives (for topping) ENTREES 

Instructions

1.  Fry bacon slices. Remove bacon and drain on paper towel. 

2. Sauté peppers and onions in the bacon drippings on medium heat until onions begin to turn translucent. 

3. Add mushrooms and shrimp, adding jerk seasoning to taste. Cook until shrimp turns pink. Remove from heat and place in bowl, stir in lemon juice, chicken broth, and 2 tablespoons half-and-half.

4. Peel sweet potatoes, pierce with fork, and microwave until tender, about 10-12 minutes. 

5. Let cool, cut into chunks and place into a large bowl. 

6. Add butter, Caribbean seasoning, and remaining half-and-half. Mash the potatoes until smooth. Spoon sweet potato mixture onto plate and top with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with parsley or chive topping.