Spicy Shrimp and Papaya Bites Recipe

Spicy Shrimp and Papaya Bites Recipe

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 Tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons crushed caribe chile
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • Hot pepper sauce to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup grated fresh coconut
  • 1 pound large, peeled shrimp (15 to 20 count)
  • 2 papayas, preferable watermelon variety, peeled and cut into ¾ inch cubes
  1. Combine pineapple juice, lime juice, caribe chile, sesame oil, hot pepper sauce, garlic and coconut in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and stir to combine. Cover and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator, stirring at least twice.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium, or 350 F. Place the rack 4 to 5 inches above the heat source. Just before grilling, lightly brush the rack with oil.
  3. Place a chunk of papaya and a shrimp on each skewer. Drizzle with marinade. Place skewers on the hot oiled rack and grill 1 ½ to 2 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are pink.