Ingredients
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large pineapple, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Skewers
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, jerk seasoning, olive oil, and lime juice.
- Allow the shrimp to marinate for 15-30 minutes for flavors to infuse.
- Cut the pineapple into chunks, roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Thread shrimp and pineapple chunks alternately onto skewers.
- Oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Place skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
- Remove skewers from grill and rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the skewers hot, garnished with extra lime wedges if desired.
Q1: How long should the shrimp marinate in the jerk seasoning marinade?
A1: The shrimp should marinate for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Q2: How should the pineapple be prepared for the skewers?
A2: The pineapple should be cut into chunks, roughly the same size for even cooking, and then threaded onto the skewers alternately with the shrimp.
Q3: How long should the skewers be grilled for?
A3: Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through.