Grillin’ Recipes

Hungry for variety? You’ve got spice in your cabinet, why not be bold with them? Jamaican jerk shrimp makes for a daring dinner alternative, and you can settle the spices with a dunk in tangy yogurt sauce that coats as it cools. Cucumber salad provides more contrast to round out this delicious, low-carb meal.

Ingredients

24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. Jamaican allspice
2 Green onions
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste Continue reading

Caribbean foods typically include fruit such as pineapple or banana, both of which grow to abundance in tropical climates. Since low-carb diets don’t permit fruits that are high in sugar, berries are your best option for something fruity to accompany this spicy and savory meal. Strawberries are lovely placed on the grill for just a few moments.

Ingredients

1 pint strawberries, cleaned and hulled
Small tub of baby spinach
3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
3 Tablespoons sesame oil
2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 sweet onion, sliced
Splash of soy sauce
Splash of Worchestershire Continue reading