Caribbean Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Name: Caribbean Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 8 jumbo shrimp, tail on and peeled; 2 teaspoons canola oil; one 8-ounce can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice, drained; 16 fresh mint leaves; 8 six-inch wood skewers

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 jumbo shrimp, tail on and peeled
2 teaspoons canola oil
one 8-ounce can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice, drained
16 fresh mint leaves
8 six-inch wood skewers

1
Combine the allspice, thyme, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, cayenne, black pepper and salt in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss thoroughly.
2
Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a small nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single, uncrowded layer and cook until no longer translucent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
3
Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the skillet. Add the pineapple and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Turn and cook until again lightly browned on the underside, 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.
4
Thread each skewer in the following order: mint leaf, pineapple chunk, shrimp, pineapple chunk and mint leaf. Serve warm or at room temperature.

224

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Shrimp Skewers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caribbean Shrimp Skewers

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