Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Jerk Shrimp Kabobs

Name: Jerk Shrimp Kabobs
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (more or less to taste, this is spicy!); 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired); 2 cups pineapple chunks; 1 each red bell pepper (cut into 1 inch pieces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Sweet pineapple is a lively companion for spicy jerk shrimp, especially where the fruit meets the pepper on the skewer. The warm spices give each bite plenty of character. Keep a little pineapple beside the shrimp as you eat to enjoy that sweet heat together.

Prep: 7 min
Cook: 8 min
Total: 15 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 17 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanSeafoodPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or lessGrilling

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Cooking method: Grilling
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Blend seasoning first

Combine all the jerk spices before measuring the portion used on the prepared shrimp skewers.

2. Season both sides

Brush the threaded skewers with olive oil and sprinkle seasoning over both sides before cooking.

3. Watch shrimp color

Turn the skewers and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque on each side.

Get to know the ingredients

Shrimp

Peel and devein large shrimp before threading, removing the tails too if that is your preference.

Bell pepper

Cut the red pepper into the specified pieces so it can alternate with shrimp and pineapple.

Cayenne

Adjust the cayenne according to taste when blending the seasoning; the given amount makes a spicy mix.

The last little job

Parsley over the skewers

Sprinkle chopped parsley over the cooked shrimp skewers and serve once the shrimp are ready.

A little more help as you go

Save extra seasoning

Store the leftover jerk blend in a cool, dark place for the given storage period.

Broiler alternative

Use a cooking-sprayed sheet pan for the broiler variation and turn the skewers to cook both sides.

A few questions you might have

Will I use the whole seasoning batch?

No, only the small portion specified goes over the skewers, leaving extra blend for another use.

Can I use a grill pan?

Yes, a grill pan or outdoor grill can be heated to medium-high for the skewers.

When does the pineapple go on?

Thread pineapple chunks onto the skewers with shrimp and red pepper before brushing and seasoning.

Does the seasoning need refrigeration?

The unused dry blend stores in a jar or resealable bag in a cool, dark place.

How long can the extra blend keep?

The dry jerk seasoning can be kept in its cool, dark storage spot for up to six months.

Any more cooking tips?

The jerk seasoning makes about 1/3 cup so you will have some left over. Store it in a cool dark place for up to 6 months and sprinkle over meats, vegetables and fish.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: dinneratthezoo.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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