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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

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Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

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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
Cooking Light, AUGUST 2009