Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Skewers

The Spice & Tea Exchange
Servings

4-6 servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, a very flavorful blend created with a wide array of Caribbean spices, turns ordinary shrimp skewers into an exciting appetizer in just a few simple steps. These quick skewers are full of exotic flavors!
Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. Jamaican Jerk Spice Blend (or to taste)
  • 1 lb uncooked shrimp
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • Bamboo skewers
  • 1 fresh pineapple
  • Lemon wedges

Directions

  1. PEEL and devein the shrimp (or buy peeled and deveined with tail on).
  2. SAUTE shrimp in butter until fully cooked.
  3. TOSS cooked shrimp with Jamaican Jerk Spice Blend. Place in a bowl in the refrigerator and allow the flavors to meld for 2 or more hrs (overnight is ideal).
  4. REMOVE shrimp from the fridge.
  5. CUT pineapple into small cubes.
  6. ADD ingredients to a skewer, rotating between shrimp and pineapple cubes.
  7. SERVE with lemon wedges for additional citrus flavor.
  8. Skewers can also be grilled if desired.
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