Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

​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
  
  

(If you want to make your own jerk marinade:)

• 1 jalapeno 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 for Marinade:  Puree everything in a food processor.
 
Directions for Shrimp:  Marinate the shrimp in 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.


 (Credit: closetcooking.com/2013/08/grilled-jerk-shrimp-and-pineapple.html)

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