Jerk Shrimp Meat Balls

Jerk Shrimp Meatballs & Pineapple Dip

Here’s what you need

Making the meatball

1lb Shrimp (deveined and minced)

2 tbsp Lime juice

1/3 c Red Onion

¼ c Chive (chopped finely)

1/8 c Pimento peppers (minced)

1/3 c Bell peppers /Sweet peppers

1/8 c Parsley (chopped finely)

1/8c Garlic (minced)

1tsp Ginger (minced)

1 ½ tsp Jerk Seasoning

1tbsp Brown sugar

1/4c All-purpose flour

1 egg

2 dashes bitters or 1 tbsp dark rum

Olive Oil for greasing the baking dish

Pineapple Dip

1c Pineapple puree

1 sprig Rosemary

½ c Pineapple juice

¼ c Brown sugar

Salt to taste

Let’s make it

Peel and devein shrimp – rinse gently under cold water
Strain away from the water and add lime juice and mix well
Using a food processor or hand chop – mince the shrimp and transfer to a mixing bowl
Add all remaining ingredients and mix well – add salt to taste
Add additional flour if required for more binding
Form into 2-inch balls and place on greased baking tray about 1 inch apart
Bake at 375 degrees for 8=10 mins

Now the dip