Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

Manami's Note:

Hot & tasty! Wonderful! Cooking Light Magazine, August 2009 edition.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 2.0 skewers ...

SHRIMP

• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
• 1⁄8; teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp
• cooking spray

FRUIT SALSA

• 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
• ½ cup chopped cucumber
• ½ cup vertically sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Directions:

1. SHRIMP:.
2. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
3. Combine first 7 ingredients.
4. Combine oil and shrimp in a large bowl; toss well to coat.
5. Sprinkle spice mixture over shrimp; toss to coat.
6. Thread shrimp evenly onto 8 (8-inch) skewers (If using wooden skewers, don't forget to soak first).
7. Place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes or until done, turning once.
8. FRUIT SALSA:.
9. Combine all ingredients and toss gently.