Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 tablespoon   sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
• Cooking spray

PROCEDURE :

• Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
• Combine first 7 ingredients. Combine oil and shrimp in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Sprinkle spice mixture over shrimp; toss to coat. Thread shrimp evenly onto 8 (8-inch) skewers. Place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes or until done, turning once.

Fruit salsa: Combine 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 teaspoons cider vinegar.