Caribbean Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

pineapple

🥗Healthier: fresh mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh mango provides a similar sweetness and tropical flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is a lean protein alternative while tofu is a plant-based option.

Soak skewers in cool water for 30 minutes.

Make achote paste by blending half a cup of lime juice, four cloves of garlic, two tablespoons of achote seeds (or substitute with turmeric and paprika), two teaspoons of allspice berries, two teaspoons of dried oregano, two teaspoons of salt, and one and a half teaspoons of whole black peppercorns until smooth.

Gradually add half a cup of extra virgin olive oil while blending to create an emulsion.

Peel, core, and cut pineapple into half inch thick slices.

Cut two onions into half inch wedges.

Assemble the skewers with three shrimp, three pineapple wedges, and two onion pieces.

Transfer assembled skewers to a shallow pan, add three sprigs of fresh oregano, and pour the achote paste over the skewers to marinate for at least one hour and up to three hours.

Prepare a charcoal grill to high heat and place the skewers on the grill for about three to four minutes per side.

Serve with a squeeze of lemon.

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