Explore the flavors of the Caribbean with these mouthwatering kebab recipes, perfect for grilling and sharing:

1. Jerk Chicken Skewers (Jamaica) - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a bowl, mix jerk seasoning, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, thyme, lime juice, salt, and pepper. 2. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes. 3. Thread onto skewers and grill until fully cooked.

2. Coconut Shrimp Skewers (Caribbean-wide) - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mango salsa for serving

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Combine shredded coconut and breadcrumbs. 2. Dredge shrimp in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with the coconut mixture. 3. Thread onto skewers and grill until golden brown. 4. Serve with mango salsa.

3. Pineapple and Ham Skewers (Puerto Rico) - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb ham, cubed
- 1 fresh pineapple, cubed
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. 2. Alternate threading ham and pineapple onto skewers. 3. Brush with the mustard glaze and grill until ham is caramelized.

4. Rum-Soaked Fruit Skewers - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- Assorted fresh fruits (pineapple, mango, strawberries, kiwi)
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup honey
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Cut fruits into bite-sized pieces. 2. Mix rum and honey to create a glaze. 3. Thread fruits onto skewers and brush with the rum-honey glaze. 4. Grill until fruits are caramelized.

5. Caramelized Plantain Skewers (Caribbean-wide) - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- Ripe plantains, sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Ground cinnamon
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Toss plantain slices in melted butter and brown sugar. 2. Thread onto skewers and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. 3. Grill until caramelized and tender.

6. Guava and Cream Cheese Skewers (The Bahamas) - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- Fresh guava, cubed
- Cream cheese, cut into cubes
- Honey for drizzling
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Alternate threading guava and cream cheese cubes onto skewers. 2. Grill until guava is slightly caramelized. 3. Drizzle with honey before serving.

Enjoy these Caribbean-inspired kebabs at your next gathering!