Tip: Soak the wooden skewers in a bowl of water for at least 30 minutes to overnight.

Prep time: 20 minutes (+ time to marinate)
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

8 large wooden skewers
16 oz. swordfish, cut into 1-inch cubes
16 oz. fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 t. lime zest, preferably organic
¼ fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 t. garlic powder
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Non-stick cooking spray (or butter, olive oil, or coconut oil)
2 large limes, cut into wedges Continue reading →

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 →