Jerk Chicken and Pineapples

Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

Prep Time: 10 minutesMarinate Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutesServings: 4

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

1. 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 minutesServings: 4

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.

Tip: Scotch bonnet peppers can be a little hot so you may want to start by adding half a pepper, test the heat level and continue adding more until the marinade is as hot as you want.