Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers, a tropical delight that combines spicy shrimp and sweet pineapple for an unforgettable summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup jerk marinade (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water)
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with jerk marinade and lime juice. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated shrimp and pineapple chunks onto soaked skewers, alternating between shrimp and pineapple.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C).
- Grill skewers for about 3-4 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque, and pineapple has caramelized edges.
- Transfer skewers to a platter and squeeze extra lime juice over them before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg