Caribbean Shrimp Kabobs
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 large red bell peppers cut into 1 ½ inch slices
- 1 sweet onion, cut into 1 ½ inch slices
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp curry powder
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (more or less can be added depending on spice preference)
- coarse salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Heat grill to high heat. If cooking in the oven preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Assemble 8 kebabs alternating between shrimp, onion, pineapple, pepper. Arrange skewers in a nonmetallic dish
3. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, curry powder, allspice, and cayenne. Spoon marinade over skewers and turn to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt
4. Place skewers on grill or on a baking sheet in the oven, cover and cook until grill marks are visible and shrimp are opaque (approx. 3 minutes per side) serve with side of cilantro dipping sauce.
Cilantro Dipping Sauce
Ingredients:
- ½ cup firmly packed cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup light plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp rum extract (or dark rum)
- ½ tsp curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree cilantro leaves, yogurt, lime juice, rum extract and curry powder, season lightly with salt and pepper.
Nutrition information:
Per 1 skewer with 2 tbsp dipping sauce 135 calories
3g total fat
0g saturated fat
150 mg sodium
12g total carbohydrate
1g dietary fiber
17g sugar
10g protein