Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 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

Instruction

  • 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.