EXOTIC YA' MAKE A JAMAICA JERK SHRIMP WITH MANGO PAPAYA SALSA

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients and mix well.
• Place shrimp (Or other choice of meat or veggies & fruit) in non-metal container.
• (I used a gallon size zip-loc bag.).
• Add marinade; coat evenly and refrigerate.
• Let marinade for several hours or overnight. Turning occasionally to keep marinade evenly distributed.
• Oil and pre-heat grill to medium low heat.
• FOR SHRIMP AND/OR VEGGIES: (See below for other options).
• Remove from marinade and thread onto bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water for 20 minutes.
• 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.
• Veggies may take a bit longer depending upon the varieties you use.
• SERVING SUGGESTIONS:.
• Serve with mango-papaya salsa. (See instructions below).
• Garnish with fresh lime and thyme if desired.
• Goes nicely served on a bed of rice.
• SALSA DIRECTIONS:.
• Pinch the leaves off the cilantro stems.
• Place in a small non-metal bowl with the remaining salsa ingredients.
• Mix thoroughly with a spoon.
• COOKING DIRECTIONS IF USING CHICKEN OR PORK:.
• If using chicken:.
• Remove from marinade and place on grill over medium low heat.
• Grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
• If using pork:.
• Remove from marinade and place on grill over indirect heat.
• Cover and cook for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Increase heat to medium high and continue cooking, turning as needed to prevent burning, until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees for medium well doneness.
• Let meat rest 20-30 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.
• SERVE WITH SALSA AS INDICATED ABOVE FOR SHRIMP.