Jerk-seasoned Pork Chops and Shrimp

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 small onion, chopped
 * 2 tbs vegetable oil
 * 2 tbs lime juice
 * 4 cloves garlic, chopped
 * 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 tsp ground allspice
 * 1 tsp dried thyme
 * ½ tsp nutmeg
 * ½ tsp cinnamon
 * ½ tsp pepper
 * ½ tsp hot pepper sauce
 * 6 boneless loin pork chops
 * 18 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined

Directions

 * 1) Place first 12 ingredients in a blender.
 * 2) Whirl until smooth.
 * 3) Place pork chops in a plastic bag, add marinade, seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours.
 * 4) Add shrimp during the last half hour, seal bag and turn to coat.
 * 5) Heat grill.
 * 6) Coat grill rack with oil.
 * 7) Remove pork chops and shrimp from plastic bag.
 * 8) Tie each chop with cooking twine so it remains a round shape.
 * 9) Grill 5 min. per side or until done.
 * 10) Grill shrimp 3 min. per side or until cooked through.
 * 11) Garnish with whole scallions and lime wedges.

Contributed by:

 * Catsrecipes Y-Group