Thursday, December 8, 2016

Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

Ingredients

  •  1 pound (20-25 or 16-20) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  •   1/2 cup jerk marinade
  •   2 slices pineapple, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Directions

Marinate the shrimp in the the half of the jerk marinade for at least 20 minutes and up to over night, skewer the shrimp and pineapple and grill over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Jerk Marinade

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings4
A quick and easy homemade jerk marinade!
Ingredients
  • 1+ scotch bonnet pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum
  • 1/2 orange, juice and zest
  • 1 lime, juice and zest
directions
  1. Puree everything in a food processor.

Nutrition Facts:  
Calories 182
Protein 27g
Fat 3g (Saturated 0gTrans 0g)
Carbs 11g
Sugars 5.7g