- GF
- HP
Jerk Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
Your taste buds will travel to the Caribbean with these Pineapple Shrimp Skewers marinated in a flavorful Jamaican jerk marinade! These grilled pineapple shrimp skewers are packed with flavor! The jerk seasoning provides the flavor of warm spices with a big of sweetness and just the right level of heat. The marinade brightens the flavors in the seasoning and pairs perfectly with the ingredients. It’s a versatile dish that pairs well with coconut rice, quinoa, or may be served in lettuce wraps or tortillas with guacamole. They’re sweet, smoky, and they cook up in under 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Thaw shrimp according to package instructions.
- Step 2
Place the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning and brown sugar in a large bowl and whisk well to combine. Add the shrimp and toss well to coat, then cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Step 3
Preheat the grill to medium high. Skewer the shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and red onion onto the skewers, and sprinkle the shrimp with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon jerk seasoning on both sides.
- Step 4
Grill for 3 minutes until charred, then flip and grill 2-3 minutes longer, or until shrimp is opaque and the tail curls to meet the head. Serve the shrimp with additional lime wedges and cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
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I’m Marcie, a wife, mother of 2 boys and a German Shepherd named Uzi. I’m a cooking school graduate residing in Boise, Idaho where I can’t get enough of the outdoors. I created Flavor the Moments in 2012 so that I could share recipes with friends and family. Over the years, I’ve built this blog into a trusted resource for home cooks looking for real food recipes that highlight seasonal produce and sustainable protein sources.
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