Exotic Ya' Make A Jamaica Jerk Shrimp With Mango Papaya Salsa

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs shrimp, deveined with shells on
• 1 lime, for garnish
• fresh thyme sprig, for garnish
• 3 lbs boneless lamb shoulder or 2 -3 lbs boneless chicken breasts or 2 -3 lbs chicken thighs
• 2 -3 lbs assorted fresh vegetables (sweet potato, pineapple, mushrooms, onion, red or green peppers, papaya, etc.) or 2 -3 lbs fruit (sweet potato, pineapple, mushrooms, onion, red or green peppers, papaya, etc.)
• 1/4 cup fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 fresh garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
• 1/4 cup mild molasses
• 1/2 cup brown sugar corn syrup (can use dark if you can't find the brown sugar)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1 -4 seeded and minced hot pepper (scotch bonnet, habanero or jalapeno can be used, more or less depending upon your level of desired h)
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro (1/2 cup)
• 1 cup diced papaya
• 1 cup diced mango
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup diced avocado (optional)
• 1/4 cup diced onion (red or sweet vidalias work well)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Recipe

• 1 combine marinade ingredients and mix well.
• 2 place shrimp (or other choice of meat or veggies & fruit) in non-metal container.
• 3 (i used a gallon size zip-loc bag.).
• 4 add marinade; coat evenly and refrigerate.
• 5 let marinade for several hours or overnight. turning occasionally to keep marinade evenly distributed.
• 6 oil and pre-heat grill to medium low heat.
• 7 for shrimp and/or veggies: (see below for other options).
• 8 remove from marinade and thread onto bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water for 20 minutes.
• 9 place on grill and cook over medium low heat until pink and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, turning once or twice for even cooking. cooking times may vary depending on your grill.
• 10 veggies may take a bit longer depending upon the varieties you use.
• 11 serving suggestions:.
• 12 serve with mango-papaya salsa. (see instructions below).
• 13 garnish with fresh lime and thyme if desired.
• 14 goes nicely served on a bed of rice.
• 15 salsa directions:.
• 16 pinch the leaves off the cilantro stems.
• 17 place in a small non-metal bowl with the remaining salsa ingredients.
• 18 mix thoroughly with a spoon.
• 19 cooking directions if using chicken or lamb:.
• 20 if using chicken:.
• 21 remove from marinade and place on grill over medium low heat.
• 22 grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
• 23 if using lamb:.
• 24 remove from marinade and place on grill over indirect heat.
• 25 cover and cook for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• 26 increase heat to medium high and continue cooking, turning as needed to prevent burning, until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees for medium well doneness.
• 27 let meat rest 20-30 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.
• 28 serve with salsa as indicated above for shrimp.