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.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
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 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 jumbo shrimp, tail on and peeled
- One 8-ounce can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice, drained
- 16 fresh mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
Instructions
- Combine the allspice, thyme, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, cayenne, black pepper and salt in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss thoroughly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Thread each skewer in the following order: mint leaf, pineapple chunk, shrimp, pineapple chunk and mint leaf. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 93 calorie |
| Total Fat | 2.5 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 0 grams |
| Cholesterol | 116 milligrams |
| Sodium | 735 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 8.1 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 grams |
| Protein | 10.7 grams |
| Sugar | 6.6 grams |