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How to make Caribbean grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers. Visit www.summerkitchen.tv to experience a new video cookbook with delicious summertime recipes, perfect for your picnic basket or backyard BBQ table. Ingredients skewers 1/2 cup of lime juice 4 garlic cloves 2 tbsp of achiote seeds, or equal parts turmeric and paprika 2 tsp of allspice berries 2 tsp of dried oregano 2 tsp of salt 1 1/2 tsp of whole black peppercorns 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2 in thick slices 2 onions, cut into 1/2 in. wedges 3 sprigs of fresh oregano 1 lb of shrimp 1 lemon, cut into wedges Instructions 1. Soak the skewers in cool water for 30 minutes. 2. Blend the lime juice, garlic, achiote seeds, allspice berries, oregano, salt and peppercorns in a blender until smooth. 3. Gradually add the olive oil to the mixture as the blender is running to create an emulsion. 4. Assemble the skewers with 3 shrimp, 3 pineapple wedges, and 2 onion pieces and transfer to a shallow pan. 5. Add three sprigs of fresh oregano to the pan of skewers once they are finished being assembled. Pour the achiote paste over the skewers evenly and marinate for 1-3 hours. 6. Prepare a charcoal grill to high heat. 7. Place the skewers on the grill and cook about 3-4 minutes a side. 8. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.