Caribbean Shrimp Skewers

Submitted by Turner Broadcasting

"© 2014 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. Zip off to the Caribbean with the tropical flavors of jerk spices, shrimp and pineapple! These easy skewers are perfect for a picnic, party or an anytime snack. Two of these satisfying skewers are less than 100 calories."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

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

directions

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.