Description
Grilled Shrimp Pineapple Skewers offer a delightful combination of succulent shrimp and sweet, caramelized pineapple, creating a tropical flavor explosion. The smoky char from the grill enhances the natural sweetness of the pineapple, while the shrimp remains tender and juicy, making each bite a refreshing experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Shrimp: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Pineapple: 1 medium ripe pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Skewers: 8-10 wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Thread the marinated shrimp and pineapple cubes alternately onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, and the pineapple has grill marks.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can marinate the shrimp up to 2 hours in advance for deeper flavor.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: Use chicken or firm tofu instead of shrimp for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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