Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

Sweet, spicy, and definitely juicy, this shrimp recipe brings the flavor of the Caribbean from the grill to the table in no time. Serve a refreshing fruit salsa on the side to tame the fiery spice of the shrimp.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 skewers)

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  sugar
• 1  tablespoon  paprika
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  garlic powder
• 1/2  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground thyme
• 1/8  teaspoon  ground allspice
• 2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 1 1/2  pounds  peeled and deveined large shrimp
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

2. Combine first 7 ingredients. Combine oil and shrimp in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Sprinkle spice mixture over shrimp; toss to coat. Thread shrimp evenly onto 8 (8-inch) skewers. Place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes or until done, turning once.

Fruit salsa: Combine 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 teaspoons cider vinegar.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

260

Fat:

9.9g (sat 1.5g,mono 5.4g,poly 1.9g)

Protein:

34.9g

Carbohydrate:

6g

Fiber:

0.7g

Cholesterol:

259mg

Iron:

4.5mg

Sodium:

549mg

Calcium:

94mg