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Jerk Shrimp Kebabs

By Paula Deen

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Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 12 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup bottled jerk sauce or caribbean jerk seasoning, recipe follows
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch square chunks
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Scotch bonnet pepper, dried, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • vegetable oil

Directions

If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes. Preheat the broiler or prepare the grill.

In a large bowl, whisk together the jerk sauce, (or jerk seasoning, if using) 1/2 cup olive oil, and ginger. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes.

In a separate bowl, toss the tomatoes, onions, peppers, and parsley with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Skewer the vegetables and shrimp.

Place the skewers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, or, if grilling, place on the grill. Cook, turning once, until the vegetables are tender and the shrimp are opaque, 5 to 6 minutes more. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Caribbean Jerk Seasoning

Combine all ingredients but vegetable oil in a bowl until well-mixed. Add oil to create a marinade to your desired consistency. Store in an airtight container.

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