Best Jerk Shrimp Kabobs Recipes

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Provided by The Range Rover

Categories Pineapple

Time 23m

Yield 4 kabobs, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons of dry jamaican jerk spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs of uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp (about 21 to30 or 16 to 20 extra large shrimp)
12 pieces fresh pineapple, 1 inch
1 red bell pepper, cut into 16 inch pieces
1/4 cup pineapple preserves
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

Heat coal or gas grill for direct heat.
Mix oil, jerk seasoning and salt in large bowl. Add shrimp, pineapple and bell pepper; toss to coat.
Thread shrimp, pineapple, and bell pepper alternately on each of four 12 to 15 inch meat skewers, leaving 1/4 inch space between each piece.
Mix the preserves and lime juice; set aside.
Cover and grill kabobs 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 4 minutes. Turn kabobs and brush with the preserve mixture. Cover and grill 4 to 8 minutes longer or until shrimp are pink and firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.4, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 518.4, Sodium 1100.7, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 22.2, Protein 70.1

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (more or less to taste, this is spicy!)
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired)
2 cups pineapple chunks
1 red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

For the jerk seasoning: combine all the spices. Store in a jar or resealable bag for later use.
Heat a grill or a grill pan to medium high.
Thread the shrimp, pineapple and red pepper onto skewers.
Brush the skewers with olive oil and sprinkle 2-3 teaspoons of jerk seasoning over the skewers - be sure to season both sides.
Place on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Broiler instructions: Place the skewers on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Broil for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through.